Andhra Pradesh Woman Missing After Footpath Collapse in Malaysia

Vijayalakshmi, a 45-year-old woman from Animiganipalle village in Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh, has gone missing following a footpath collapse in Kuala Lumpur. The incident occurred on Friday while Vijayalakshmi was walking with her husband and son.

Details of the Incident:

• Collapse: The footpath unexpectedly gave way, causing Vijayalakshmi to be swept into an underground sewer. Her family members managed to escape unharmed.
• Search Efforts: Local authorities launched a rescue operation immediately, but as of Saturday evening, Vijayalakshmi’s whereabouts remain unknown. She was a frequent visitor to Malaysia and Singapore for business.

Response:

• Government Action: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has directed the Andhra Pradesh Non-Resident Telugu (APNRT) Society to assist in the search efforts. The Chief Minister and HRD Minister Nara Lokesh are closely monitoring the situation.

Similar Incident in Rajasthan:

• Bhilwara District: On August 6, a man went missing in Rajasthan after being swept away by strong currents while bathing near a waterfall in Menal. A viral video shows youths struggling against the current, with one being swept away and falling from the waterfall. Rescue teams have recovered one youth, but the search for the other continues.

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