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Brother's Plea: Rs 5 Lakh for Rescue as Ganga Sweeps Man Away
10 Aug
Summary
- A Kanwariya was swept away by strong Ganga river currents in Tehri Garhwal.
- His elder brother offered Rs 5 lakh for his immediate rescue.
- The incident occurred at a ghat in Devprayag during the Kanwar Yatra.
A tragic incident unfolded during the Kanwar Yatra in Uttarakhand's Tehri Garhwal district when a pilgrim was swept away by the powerful Ganga river currents. The event occurred on Saturday at a ghat in Devprayag.
As the Kanwariya was carried off by the strong flow while bathing, his elder brother stood on the bank, pleading for help and offering Rs 5 lakh for his rescue. A viral video documented the agonizing scene.
Despite the desperate appeals, the river's force proved insurmountable. This incident serves as a stark reminder of the routine warnings issued by authorities urging devotees to steer clear of areas with dangerous currents and to use designated safe spots for bathing.
