A 40-year-old labourer in Kanpur jumped into a rain-swollen drain following an argument with his wife over her refusal to cook fish. This unfortunate incident occurred nearly 20 hours ago, and despite extensive search efforts involving local divers and the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), the man has yet to be found. The community is deeply affected by this tragedy, highlighting the potential dangers posed by heavy rainfall and overflowing drains in urban areas.
Despite nearly 20 hours of efforts, there was no trace of Anil till Saturday evening. When Anil later noticed that the fish had not been cooked, he allegedly lost his temper and began creating a disturbance at home. Kotwali police reached the area after receiving information and launched a search operation with the help of local divers. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Kanpur | Silver Rate in Kanpur | Bank Holidays in Kanpur | Public Holidays in Kanpur | Kanpur AQI | Weather in Kanpur | Petrol Price in Kanpur | Diesel Price in Kanpur | CNG Price in Kanpur | LPG Price in Kanpur Stay updated with the latest Kanpur news.
Police said Anil Kumar , a resident of Ramnagar, had returned home from the market with eggs and fish. However, Rachna told him that their son did not eat fish and prepared only the eggs. Police said he also started smashing household belongings.
He allegedly asked his wife, Rachna, to cook both items. Alarmed by his behaviour, his wife allegedly locked him inside the room from outside. After some time, however, Anil reportedly managed to get out through the back of the house and jumped into a drain flowing nearby. The drain had been swollen by recent rain and was carrying a strong current. When Rachna saw him being swept away, she raised an alarm, following which local residents gathered at the spot. However, repeated attempts failed to trace the man. Download the TOI App.
The incident occurred in the City Kotwali area on Friday night. An SDRF team joined the operation on Saturday morning and carried out an extensive search along the drain.