Watch: Deputy Commissioner of Karnataka district dives from a hill into Sanapura reservoir, video goes viral
Koppal, (Karnataka): A video of the Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Karnataka’s Koppal district taking a dive from the top of a hill into the Sanapura reservoir to promote tourism has gone viral on social media.
The Sanapura reservoir is called a death trap as people fear visiting this place. Anegundi or historically known as the monkey kingdom of Kishkinda, is also situated in this district. Anegundi is also a part of world heritage site Hampi.
The nearby village Nivapuram has a mount of ash believed to be the created from the remains of monkey king Vaali (a character in Hindu sacred book Ramayana).
Koppal DC Suralkar Vikas Kishor takes a plunge at Sanpur lake in #Koppal as the lake was being called as "death trap" by locals. To ally thr fear he jumped and swam@santwana99 @ramupatil_TNIE @NewIndianXpress @XpressBengaluru @expresskpl @KiranTNIE1 @KannadaPrabha @NammaKalyana pic.twitter.com/1FN5LC4Rxe
— Amit Upadhye (@Amitsen_TNIE) November 3, 2021
However, despite having great tourism potential, Koppal district is considered as one of the most backward districts of the state. Therefore, DC Vikas Kishore Suralkar, started a proactive measure by volunteering to take a deep dive into the reservoir, considered a death trap, to encourage tourism.
Panchayat CEO Fauzia Tarannum, Executive Officer of Taluk Panchayat Mohan and others also participated in the adventure. In the video, the staff was seen applauding and encouraging Suralkar as he took the dive.
DC Suralkar is known for his adventurous activities. Earlier, he had taken up cycling, horse riding and rock climbing in Kammatadurga, Benakal and Anegundi parts of the district.
The initiative was well appreciated by people as they complimented him for his proactive nature.
(IANS)
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