Mohanlal Visits landslide-hit Wayanad in Army uniform, offers support amid crisis

Mangalore Today News Network

Wayanad, August 3, 2024: A devastating landslide struck the Wayanad district in Kerala, claiming 300 lives. The incident occurred due to heavy rains that triggered the landslide, burying homes and disrupting local communities. The Rescue teams, including Indian Army, NDRF along with local emergency response departments are working against the time under harsh conditions in Kerala’s Wayanad to search for survivors trapped in collapsed buildings, three days after massive landslides struck the hill district.

Megastar Mohanlal, who serves as a Lieutenant Colonel in the Indian Territorial Army, visited the landslide-hit Wayanad on Saturday. Dressed in his army uniform, Mohanlal held a discussion with the officers before heading to the affected areas. The actor, who was honoured with the lieutenant colonel rank in the Territorial Army in 2009, demonstrated his commitment to service by offering support and solidarity during this crisis.

Earlier, Mohanlal took to Facebook to thank the officials for their diligent duty towards the betterment of the citizens of the country. The actor posted some pictures of the rescue operations that took place in the affected areas and captioned it, “I salute the courage of the selfless volunteers, policemen, Fire & Rescue, NDRF, army soldiers, government officials, and every person working tirelessly to provide relief to the victims of the Wayanad disaster. I am grateful for the efforts of my 122 Infantry Battalion, TA Madras, who have been at the forefront of the relief mission. We have faced challenges before and emerged stronger. I pray that we stand united and show the strength of our unity in this difficult time. Jai Hind!”

The actor had also shared another post urging the public to avoid spreading false information regarding the incident. He spoke about the importance of staying safe and responsible. He wrote, “In light of the ongoing heavy rainfall and the natural disaster, please make every effort to stay safe. Fully abide by the government orders and avoid travel as much as possible. Please avoid sharing any false news and information regarding the incident. Control Room Numbers: 9656938689, 8086010833,” when translated to English.

Courtesy: News18