Man Swept Away With Boat in Banda's Ken River
A 35-year-old man disappeared after the Ken River's water level rose suddenly, sweeping away his boat during the night in Uttar Pradesh.
Tragedy struck in Uttar Pradesh's Banda district on Sunday morning when a 35-year-old man was swept away by the powerful currents of the Ken River. The victim, identified as Jang Bahadur, son of Bhawani Shankar, was reportedly on his boat when a sudden rise in the river's water level during the night led to the devastating incident.
A Sudden Rise in Water Levels
The incident took place in Kukwa Khas village, situated within the jurisdiction of the Pailani police station. According to reports, Jang Bahadur had slept on his boat in the river on Saturday night. However, between Saturday and Sunday, the Ken River experienced a sudden surge in water levels, and the current became dangerously strong.
When the morning arrived and Jang Bahadur was not seen on the riverbank, his family members grew increasingly anxious. After raising an alarm, villagers began to suspect that the man and his boat had been carried away by the ferocious river current.
Massive Search and Rescue Operations Underway
Upon receiving news of the disappearance, Gram Pradhan representative Ramesh Nishad immediately alerted the local police and the revenue department. Pailani police personnel arrived promptly at the site to launch an intensive search operation.
The rescue efforts have faced significant challenges due to the following factors:
- Strong Currents: The intense flow of the Ken River has made it extremely difficult for divers to navigate the area.
- River Conditions: The unpredictable nature of the water levels continues to hamper the progress of local divers.
Administrative Response and NDRF Deployment
Local authorities are working in coordination to locate the missing man. Pailani Sub-Divisional Magistrate Bhupendra Singh, Tehsildar Mahendra Gupta, and Naib Tehsildar Ved Prakash have all confirmed that the administration is actively managing the situation.
To bolster the search, the following steps are being taken:
- PAC Battalion: Personnel from the PAC battalion have already reached the scene to assist in the operations.
- NDRF Coordination: Preparations are currently underway to dispatch a team from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) to the site.
- Local Divers: Local divers remain in the water, battling the currents to scan the riverbed.
Jang Bahadur is the second eldest son of Bhawani Shankar. As the search continues, a large number of villagers have gathered along the riverbank, waiting in distress for any news of his safe recovery.