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Two Gwalior youths swept away in Morena river, bodies recovered
Two youths from Gwalior drowned after being swept away by the strong current of Asan river in Morena district on Wednesday afternoon. Their bodies were recovered by the State Disaster Response Force…
Two youths from Gwalior drowned after being swept away by the strong current of Asan river in Morena district on Wednesday afternoon. Their bodies were recovered by the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) after a nearly 20-hour search operation.
Irshad Khan and Ashok had entered the river near Bhumia temple under Mata Basaiya police station area around 3.30 pm to fish after attending an Eid procession. A third youth who was with them escaped and alerted the police. The SDRF searched until dusk on Wednesday and resumed at 7 am on Thursday. Khan's body was recovered first, followed by Ashok's.
Police have sent both bodies for post-mortem.
Indian Opinion Analysis
Drowning is one of the leading causes of accidental death in India, with over 30,000 such fatalities reported annually according to the National Crime Records Bureau. Rivers in central India, especially after seasonal rains, can have unpredictable currents that catch even local swimmers off guard. The SDRF, which is a specialised multi-state response force, often leads such rescues but is constrained by visibility and daylight. The key figure to watch is the post-mortem report, which will determine if any foul play is suspected and guide further police action.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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