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65-Year-Old Rescued 45 Kilometers Downstream After Damodar River Sweep in West Bengal

Police linked the surge to a Damodar Valley Corporation release following heavy rain.

Overview

  • The woman was identified as Maturi Tudu, who was swept from Jakta village in Rayna while bathing.
  • She was located roughly 45–50 kilometers downstream through a coordinated effort by local villagers and police.
  • Responders took her to Jamalpur Rural Hospital, where doctors said she fell ill after prolonged immersion.
  • She was later shifted to Burdwan Medical College and Hospital for further treatment and was subsequently handed to her family, with police escorting her home.
  • Police said strong currents after a DVC water discharge and heavy rain led to the incident, according to PTI reports.