Uttarakhand SDRF Jawan Battles Strong Ganga Currents to Save Drowning Devotee
- An Uttarakhand Police SDRF jawan rescued a drowning devotee from Noida who was swept away by strong Ganga currents at Kangra Ghat in Haridwar by swimming against the current and bringing the man safely ashore.
- The jawan's bravery and quick action were widely praised by the public.
- Separately, four Kanwariyas drowned in Haridwar after entering a prohibited deep and muddy stretch of the Ganga River despite warning signs and rescue efforts.
- Authorities urged all devotees to bathe only at designated safe ghats, follow warning boards, and avoid restricted river areas to prevent further tragedies.
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Rescue worker saves devotee swept away in Haridwar’s Ganga
The video, shared by Uttarakhand Police on its official X account, shows the State Disaster Response Force personnel reacting within moments after noticing a man being carried away by the river's strong current.
A 16-year-old devotee was saved from drowning in the Ganga River at Haridwar's Kangra Ghat by a force of presence of mind and courage from an SDRF soldier. The young man was trapped in the strong currents, and without delay, the soldier jumped into the river and pulled him to safety. This courageous rescue operation has been praised.
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An alert Uttarakhand Police SDRF jawan rescued a Noida devotee from drowning after he was swept away by strong currents while bathing at Haridwar's Kangra Ghat. A video of the successful rescue has gone viral, drawing widespread public praise for the jawan's bravery. Scroll below to watch the viral video. 📰 Uttarakhand Police SDRF Jawan Rescues Noida Devotee From Drowning in Ganga at Haridwar, Video Surfaces.
Uttarakhand SDRF jawan battles strong Ganga currents to save drowning devotee
An Uttarakhand Police SDRF jawan dived into the Ganga at Haridwar's Kangra Ghat and rescued a devotee who was nearly drowning in the strong current. The video prompted praise for the team's quick response while also raising safety concerns at the ghat.
They had gone to take a bath in the canal, all drowned while trying to save one. Chandigarh News, (Aaj Samaj), Chandigarh/Haridwar: Four youths who had gone to Haridwar from Chandigarh to take the Kanwar Yatra died after drowning in the Ganga Canal. Police and SDRF launched a joint rescue operation and pulled all four youths out of the river, but by then they had already died. All the bodies have been sent to the district hospital. A group of 20…
Four pilgrims from Chandigarh drowned in the Ganges River in Haridwar. They were bathing in the Ganges near the Jatwada Bridge in the Jwalapur police station area. Seeing a young man drowning, three others jumped into the river to rescue him, but were swept away by the strong current. According to reports, all four pilgrims were part of a group from Chandigarh. The deceased were identified as Shivanshu (16), Nitesh, Bharat, and Rohit, residents …
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