On Monday, two minor girls tragically drowned in the Karnavati River at a ghat within the jurisdiction of Manda police station in Prayagraj district. Three other girls were successfully rescued by local swimmers. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident, which occurred in the trans-Yamuna area, known for its river activities. The community is in shock as they grapple with the loss and the need for enhanced safety measures at such locations.
The incident took place around 11 am when a group of five to seven girls from the Survandalpur area had gone to the Karnavati river to immerse puja items, according to police. After performing the rituals and taking a bath, five of them, including Ankita (13), Shubhi (14), Rabi, Archita and Shweta, were swept away by the river’s strong current. Upon being alerted, a joint team of Manda police and firefighters rushed to the spot and launched an operation to search for the missing girls. Stay updated with the latest Prayagraj news.
Hearing the screams of the other girls, locals and swimmers present on the riverbank jumped into the swollen river and managed to rescue Rabi, Archita and Shweta. Meanwhile, Ankita and Shubhi were feared to have been swept away by the strong current. Download the TOI App.