25 students trapped in Tamil Nadu forest fire

Theni (TN): A sudden forest fire trapped around 25 students on a mountain climbing training camp on Sunday in Kurangani hills in Tamil Nadu with 12 being rescued so far. Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, who was approached by Chief Minister K Palaniswami for help to rescue them and been in touch with Theni District Collector, said 10-15 students were making their way to the foothills (after being rescued).

In a series of tweets, she also said two helicopters of the IAF from its Sulur base near Coimbatore were being sent to assist in the rescue operations.