Belpahari police, a disaster management team and local residents launched rescue operations.
Jhargram superintendent of police Manav Singla said efforts were under way to recover Priti.
Priti Dutta, her husband Rajdeep Dutta and their child were part of a 36-member tourist group from Baruipur in South 24 Parganas. The group travelled by car from Kolkata and was staying at different hotels in Jhargram. Jhargram: A woman was swept away at Ghaghra waterfall in Jhargram district on Saturday after jumping into the water to save her seven-year-old son, who was rescued by his father.
The tourists arrived at Ghaghra waterfall, under Belpahari police station, around 12.30pm. Belpahari police, a disaster management team and local residents launched rescue operations. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Kolkata | Silver Rate in Kolkata | Bank Holidays in Kolkata | Public Holidays in Kolkata | Kolkata AQI | Weather in Kolkata | Petrol Price in Kolkata | Diesel Price in Kolkata | CNG Price in Kolkata | LPG Price in Kolkata Stay updated with the latest Kolkata news.
The child slipped and fell into the water while the family was returning after taking pictures near the waterfall, according to reports. Jhargram superintendent of police Manav Singla said efforts were under way to recover Priti. Priti jumped into the water, followed by Rajdeep, who works at a private company in Baruipur. Rajdeep, who knew how to swim, brought his son safely ashore but could not rescue his wife, who was carried away by the strong current. Download the TOI App.