In a tragic incident, two fishermen died and another went missing after their boat capsized due to storm while fishing near Tatichetlapalem beach in Kavali constituency of SPSR Nellore district.

According to sources, the deceased have been identified as Tuppili Balamurali (55) and Kumari Govindu (44) from Alicharla Bangarupalem village in Bogolu mandal of the district.

Agriculture Minister K. Atchannaidu inquired about the incident and expressed grief over the death of the fishermen. He also conveyed his condolences to the family of the bereaved. “The State government assures that the affected families of the fishermen will be supported in every way. We are constantly aware of the situation and giving instructions to the MRO and District DFOs,” he said in a statement.

The Minister directed the officials to launch a massive search for the missing fisherman. He ordered the officials to provide immediate assistance to the affected families. The officials informed the Minister that six fishermen had gone out to fish in three boats. Fishermen who go fishing in the sea are advised to be vigilant.

Similarly, MA&UD Minister Ponguru Narayana also expressed shock over the accident. Immediately responding to the incident, he spoke to local MLA Krishna Reddy and the concerned officials over the phone to inquire about the details of the accident.

Mr. Narayana assured that the State government will stand by the affected families and will support them during this difficult time.