Lt Col Mohanlal Visits Landslide-Hit Wayanad, Pledges Rs 3 Cr for Rehab

Wayanad: Actor Mohanlal, who is also a Lieutenant Colonel in the Indian Territorial Army visited landslide-hit Wayanad on Saturday in his army uniform. During his visit, he promised Rs three crore for the rehabilitation measures in the disaster-hit region.

The actor was conferred the Lt Colonel post in the territorial army in 2009.

The actor held discussion with the officers at the Army camp at Meppadi, and left for the landslide-hit areas of Chooralmala, Mundakkai and Punchirimattom. He interacted with the rescue workers of the Army and the locals.

Speaking to newsmen, Mohanlal said, “The magnitude of the landslide can only be comprehended by witnessing it firsthand. The Army, the Navy, the Air Force, the NDRF, the Fire and Rescue, the other organisations, locals etc who all are part of the rescue operations have done a wonderful job.” he said.

“The Vishwashanthi Foundation, of which I am also a part, has decided to donate Rs three crore for the rehabilitation works here. More funds will be made available if needed,” the actor said.

The actor said the 122 infantry battalion (TA) of the Indian Army, of which he is part, was among the first teams to reach the landslide-hit region.