Search Underway for Missing Kerala Student in Karnataka's Chandradrona Hills
Kerala student goes missing during family trek at Chandradrona hill, search underway
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A class 10 student from Palakkad, Kerala, named Kumari Shrinanda, went missing during a family trek at Manikyadhara Falls in the Chandradrona hill range, Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. A search operation involving police, forest department personnel, and thermal drones is ongoing as authorities hope to locate her soon.
- 01Kumari Shrinanda, a class 10 student from Palakkad, Kerala, went missing during a family trek.
- 02She was last seen at Manikyadhara Falls in the Chandradrona hill range, Chikkamagaluru district.
- 03The search operation began after her family reported her missing at around 8 PM on Tuesday.
- 04Thermal drones and disaster management teams have been deployed in the search efforts.
- 05Karnataka's Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre has directed the Forest Department to assist in the search.
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Kumari Shrinanda, a class 10 student from Palakkad, Kerala, has been missing since Tuesday evening during a family trek at Manikyadhara Falls in the Chandradrona hill range of Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. The girl was part of a group of about 40 relatives when she disappeared around 5:30 PM. Her family searched for her until 8 PM before alerting the authorities. Following this, police and forest department personnel initiated a search operation that continued overnight, utilizing thermal drones until 4:30 AM. Disaster management teams joined the efforts the following morning. Karnataka's Forest, Ecology and Environment Minister Eshwar Khandre has instructed the Forest Department to assist in the search, despite the trekking route not being under their jurisdiction. The minister emphasized the need for trained personnel and modern equipment to aid in locating the missing girl, expressing hope for her swift recovery.
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The ongoing search operation highlights the risks associated with trekking in remote areas and the importance of safety measures for families engaging in outdoor activities.
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