Body of 22-year-old found in Shakkar river after 3-day search
After a three-day search, the body of 22-year-old Shivam Jatav was recovered from the Shakkar river in Gadarwara following a drowning incident.
The search for a missing youth in the Gadarwara region of Narsinghpur district has come to a tragic end. After three days of intensive searching, the body of 22-year-old Shivam Jatav was recovered from the Shakkar river, marking a somber conclusion to a tragedy that began during a religious ceremony.
Tragedy during Ganesh immersion
The incident unfolded three days ago during a Ganesh immersion ceremony. According to local reports, three young men had entered the deep waters of the river to immerse a Ganesh idol. While two of the youths managed to swim back to safety, Shivam Jatav was swept away by the current and went missing in the deep water.
The sudden disappearance sent shockwaves through the local community, prompting an immediate response from the authorities to locate the missing man.
Three-day search operation concludes
Following the incident, local police were notified, and a massive rescue operation was launched. The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) took the lead, conducting an exhaustive search for two consecutive days. Despite their persistent efforts, the river's depth and conditions made the recovery difficult.
The breakthrough came on the third day when individuals out in the Kajrota Ghat area for cutting fodder spotted the body. They immediately alerted the authorities, leading to a swift arrival of the Dongargaon police administration and the SDRF team to retrieve the remains from the river.
Official procedures and rescue team efforts
Once the body was recovered, the police conducted a panchnama in the presence of local residents and the grieving family members. The deceased has been sent for a post-mortem examination to complete the legal formalities.
The intensive search operation was spearheaded by SDRF in-charge Pushpendra Kaurav, supported by team members Tara Singh, Rajendra, Sanjay Thakur, and Sulabh Rajak, with Vineet Thakur providing logistical support as the vehicle driver. Local residents have expressed their appreciation for the SDRF team's dedication and tireless work under challenging circumstances throughout the search.