Hyderabad, Nov. 11 -- Telangana Fire Services Director General Vikram Singh Mann on Wednesday, November 11, felicitated 63 fire department personnel for exemplary courage during an operation carried out to rescue fishermen and SDRF personnel who were stranded and went missing in a swollen lake.

The DG Fire Services felicitated the 63 fire department personnel who demonstrated exceptional courage, dedication and commitment during the challenging night rescue operation carried out at Bethupalli lake in Sathupalli mandal on November 4, an official release said.

Recognising their bravery and selfless efforts in undertaking the rescue mission, the DG invited all 63 personnel to his office here and appreciated them for their professionalism, ...