Search continues in Kosi River

A 17-year-old student who drowned while bathing in the Kosi River near Kaluwabaggar Ropa bridge in Betalghat, Nainital, on Wednesday could not be located for a second day on Thursday. The missing student was identified as Deepak Kumar, son of Bhuvan Chandra.

Water police divers and a State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) team conducted a search operation at the site. The teams continued looking for Deepak until 6:00 PM but did not find him.

2 JCB machines were also used to divert the river’s flow and assist the search. Despite the effort, the student’s whereabouts remained unknown by the end of the operation.

Family and villagers seek more support

Deepak’s family remained distressed as the search continued. Villagers expressed anger over what they described as a lack of suitable equipment with the SDRF and administration for the operation.

District Panchayat member Sanjay Bohra urged the district administration and police to locate Deepak as soon as possible. The request came as the search entered its second day without a confirmed result.

Sub-Divisional Magistrate Anurag Arya said teams were engaged in the search. He also confirmed that the river flow was being diverted with JCB machines as part of the effort to locate the student.

Conclusion

The search for Deepak Kumar remained unsuccessful through Thursday evening, despite divers, SDRF personnel and JCB-assisted efforts near the Kosi River bridge. Officials said teams continued to work at the site.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Who is missing in the Kosi River?

Deepak Kumar, a 17-year-old student and son of Bhuvan Chandra, has not been located.

Q. Where did the incident occur?

The incident occurred in the Kosi River near the Kaluwabaggar Ropa bridge in Betalghat, Nainital.

Q. When did Deepak Kumar drown?

He drowned while bathing in the river on Wednesday.

Q. Which teams joined the search?

Water police divers and an SDRF team took part in the search operation.

Q. Were machines used during the operation?

Yes. 2 JCB machines were used to divert the river’s flow and support the search.

Q. How long did the Thursday search continue?

The search continued until 6:00 PM on Thursday but did not locate Deepak.