Authorities Recover Four Bodies From Bebas River After Rescue Attempt
Local officials emphasized the challenge of nighttime search operations, urging enhanced safety measures at popular picnic spots.
Overview
- Five friends from Khushipura and Richhawar villages were bathing at the Bebas River Friday evening when one youth began to drown and three companions rushed in to save him.
- A fifth friend stayed ashore and alerted Sanodha police and the youths’ families, triggering a rescue operation.
- Sagar district police, SDRF teams and trained divers battled strong currents and poor visibility in overnight search efforts.
- Saturday morning, responders located the bodies of Raj Ahirwar, Sumit Ahirwar, Nikhil Ahirwar and Sunny Ahirwar, all in their early twenties.
- Authorities are investigating the incident’s circumstances and reviewing safety protocols at unregulated river sites.