Telangana Minister of Irrigation T Harish Rao expressed shock over the death of seven people when a roof of underground tunnel of Kaleshwaram project collapse at Thippapur. He offered sympathies to the families of the deceased and assured assistance to the deceased families.

Following the roof collapse, six people between age 25-30 years died on the spot while one expired on his way to hospital.

Harish ordered the collector to conduct an inquiry into the incident. He said that a compensation of Rs 5 lakhs will be given to the families of the deceased by the agency.