20 members team from Odisha Fire Services leave for Meghalaya rescue

Guwahati, December 28, 2018:

A team of 20 members from Odisha Fire Services personnel led by CFO Sukanta Sethi along with equipments including high-power pumps has left for Meghalaya in a special aircraft of the Air Force to join the rescue operations of the 15 coal miners since December 13.

Bijay Kumar Sharma, Director General Fire, HG & CD Odisha tweeted:

Meanwhile, an Indian equipment firm, Kirloskar Brothers has confirmed to send two expert teams with powerful pumps to join the rescue operation.