An Australia-resident NRI died after drowning in the Ganga while bathing with family in Haridwar’s Sapt Rishi area on Tuesday. He was caught in deep water and went missing, prompting an immediate search operation.
Police and water police began looking for him after receiving information about the incident. The search continued for several hours across the river area.
Body recovered in Kankhal
The man’s body was eventually recovered from the Kankhal area of Haridwar. Police sent it to the district hospital mortuary after completing the recovery operation.
The incident occurred while the family had arrived for a Ganga bath. The available report does not provide the man’s name or further details about the family.
Search operation
The police and water police worked together to locate the missing man after he was swept into deep water. His body was found in Kankhal, away from the Sapt Rishi area where the drowning occurred.
Conclusion
The Australia-resident NRI drowned in deep water while bathing in the Ganga at Sapt Rishi. After a search lasting several hours, police recovered his body from Kankhal and sent it to the district hospital mortuary.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where did the drowning occur?
The drowning occurred in the Sapt Rishi area of Haridwar while the man was bathing in the Ganga.
Q. Where was the body recovered?
The body was recovered from the Kankhal area of Haridwar.
Q. Who conducted the search?
Police and water police searched for the missing man.
Q. When did the incident happen?
The incident happened on Tuesday.
Q. Where was the body sent after recovery?
Police sent the body to the district hospital mortuary.
