Body of youth found in Shakkar River after Ganesh immersion tragedy
The body of 22-year-old Shivam Jatav was recovered from the Shakkar River in Narsinghpur three days after he drowned during a Ganesh immersion.
Tragedy has struck the Gadarwara area of Narsinghpur district in Madhya Pradesh as the body of a 22-year-old man was recovered from the Shakkar River. The deceased, identified as Shivam Jatav, had gone missing three days ago following a drowning incident during a Ganesh immersion ceremony.
The incident that led to the drowning
The accident occurred when three young men ventured into the deep waters of the Shakkar River as part of the religious festivities. While two of the youths were able to swim back to safety, Shivam Jatav was swept away by the current and disappeared beneath the surface. The sudden disappearance sent shockwaves through the local community.
Extensive search and rescue operations
Immediately following the report, local police and the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) launched an intensive search mission to locate the missing youth. For two consecutive days, rescue teams combed through the river, but the search initially yielded no results. The operation was led by SDRF in-charge Pushpendra Kaurav, supported by a dedicated team including:
- Tara Singh
- Rajendra
- Sanjay Thakur
- Sulabh Rajak
- Vineet Thakur (Driver)
Discovery of the body
The search finally reached a grim conclusion on the third day. While individuals were busy cutting fodder near the Kajrota Ghat area, they spotted a body floating in the river. They immediately alerted the local authorities, who rushed to the spot.
The Dongargaon police and the SDRF team arrived at the scene to retrieve the remains. In the presence of grieving family members and local residents, the police completed the necessary panchama legal procedures. The body has been sent for a post-mortem examination to assist with the ongoing official formalities.
Community response
Despite the tragic outcome, local residents expressed their appreciation for the SDRF team. The community commended the rescuers for their professionalism, persistence, and tireless dedication throughout the challenging multi-day mission in difficult river conditions.