2 men were rescued and a Bolero driver remained missing after the vehicle and its 3 occupants were swept away by the fast current of the Ganga near Bairagi Camp in Haridwar on Tuesday evening.
The incident occurred in front of Bade Tapu, within the Kankhal Kotwali area. The 3 men had entered the river to wash the vehicle when they were caught in the strong flow.
2 men rescued
After receiving information about the incident, Kankhal police, the water police and the State Disaster Response Force launched a joint rescue operation. The team safely rescued Himanshu Rawat, 23, a resident of Agar Chatti village in Chamoli district, and Rakesh Singh, 28, from Chamoli district.
The available report identifies both men as safe following the rescue operation. It does not provide further details about their medical condition or whether they required hospital treatment.
Driver search continues
The missing driver has been identified as Pushkar Singh, 38, a resident of Simalkhet village under Chaukhutia police station in Chamoli. He was travelling with the other 2 men when the Bolero was swept into the river.
SP City Deepak Singh said the joint team was continuing its search for Pushkar Singh. His family members have also been informed about the incident.
The report does not provide a confirmed update on the Bolero’s location or any further information about the search area. Authorities have not stated whether the missing driver has been found.
Conclusion
2 of the 3 people swept away in the Ganga near Bairagi Camp have been rescued, while a joint police and SDRF team continues searching for driver Pushkar Singh.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where did the incident take place?
The incident took place in front of Bade Tapu at Bairagi Camp, within the Kankhal Kotwali area of Haridwar.
Q. When did the incident happen?
It happened on Tuesday evening.
Q. Why were the 3 men near the river?
The 3 men had entered the Ganga to wash their Bolero vehicle.
Q. Who was rescued?
Himanshu Rawat, 23, and Rakesh Singh, 28, were rescued safely.
Q. Who is missing?
Bolero driver Pushkar Singh, 38, remains missing.
Q. Which teams carried out the rescue operation?
Kankhal police, the water police and the State Disaster Response Force carried out the joint operation.
Q. What is the latest search update?
SP City Deepak Singh said the joint team was continuing its search, and Pushkar Singh’s family had been informed.
