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New Year Dip Turns Tragic in Cold Canal
3 Jan
Summary
- Trader Devender entered canal on New Year's Eve despite warnings.
- Search continues for the missing trader after 24 hours.
- SDRF team deployed to aid ongoing rescue operations.
A New Year's Eve celebration took a grim turn for a 52-year-old trader from Panipat, Devender, who disappeared after entering the Western Jamuna Canal in Yamunanagar. The incident occurred on Thursday evening amidst freezing temperatures, with Devender being overwhelmed by the canal's strong current shortly after entering the water.
Despite pleas from his friends not to enter the canal due to the cold and darkness, Devender proceeded. His companions immediately raised an alarm and sought assistance. Local divers and police launched a search operation that night but were unsuccessful in locating him. The search intensified on Friday with the deployment of an SDRF team.
As of Friday evening, Devender remained missing. Authorities have continued extensive search efforts using boats along the canal, from the site of the incident to the Buria bridge. The Buria police have issued an appeal to the public for any information regarding the missing trader, providing contact numbers for assistance.
