A 36-year-old woman died after falling into a deep ravine while collecting grass in a forest area of Tefna gram panchayat in Chamoli’s Karnaprayag block, according to the available details.
The woman, identified as Savitri Devi, was collecting grass with 2 other women on Sunday. The 3 had moved to separate locations in the forest when Savitri slipped and fell into the ravine.
Search began after she disappeared
The 2 women noticed that Savitri was no longer visible after some time. They searched the surrounding area and later informed local residents when they could not find her.
Residents joined the search and also alerted the police. Nandprayag police reached the area and began looking inside the deep ravine with assistance from villagers.
Savitri was eventually found in the ravine, but she had died by then. She was a resident of Tefna village and the wife of Darwan Singh.
Body recovered after police procedure
Police and villagers brought the body out of the ravine. After completing the panchnama process, police handed the body over to Savitri’s family.
The incident highlights the risks faced during routine grass-collection work in forested and steep areas, although no further details about the circumstances have been provided.
Conclusion
Savitri Devi died after slipping into a deep ravine while collecting grass in Tefna. Nandprayag police recovered the body with villagers’ help and handed it to the family after the panchnama procedure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where did the incident occur?
The incident occurred in a forest area of Tefna gram panchayat in Chamoli’s Karnaprayag block.
Q. Who was the woman who died?
She was 36-year-old Savitri Devi, a resident of Tefna village and the wife of Darwan Singh.
Q. What was Savitri Devi doing when she fell?
She was collecting grass in the forest with 2 other women.
Q. How was she found?
The women accompanying her informed villagers after she disappeared from view. Nandprayag police and local residents then searched the ravine.
Q. What happened to the body?
Police and villagers recovered it from the ravine. After the panchnama process, it was handed over to the family.
