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Agra Drain Collapse: Missing Woman's Body Found
13 Jul
Summary
- Woman's body found six days after shop collapse.
- Structure fell during heavy rain in Subhash Bazaar.
- Multi-agency rescue operation searched for the missing person.
The body of 65-year-old Ganga Devi was recovered on Monday near Agra Fort, six days after she disappeared. Her death followed the collapse of a two-storey shop built over a drain in Subhash Bazaar amidst heavy rainfall on July 8.
While other individuals trapped in the incident were rescued, Ganga Devi could not be located immediately. A comprehensive, multi-agency rescue operation involving local authorities and disaster response teams was initiated to find her.
The search involved clearing debris and desilting the drain, extending efforts significantly. Despite these sustained endeavors, her body was ultimately found. Legal formalities have been completed, and the body has been sent for a postmortem examination.
