# SDRF rescues 18 Kanwar devotees from Ganga mishap in Haridwar

2026-08-08T14:46:45+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk

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A State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) team rescued 18 Kanwar Yatra devotees from a potential accident in the Ganga river at Haridwar. The team, led by officer Arpan Yaduvanshi, was deployed at ghats for continuous surveillance. They spotted devotees in danger and acted swiftly to pull them to safety, preventing what could have been a serious mishap during the pilgrimage.

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- indiatvnews.com <https://www.indiatvnews.com/news/india/sdrf-team-rescues-18-kanwar-yatra-devotees-from-possible-mishap-at-ganga-2026-08-08-1050789>

Tags: Ganga rescue, Haridwar, Kanwar Yatra, pilgrimage safety, SDRF, Uttarakhand
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