4 days ago

Five Boys Feared Drowned, One Dies During Ganesh Immersions

Several boys got into trouble while immersing Ganesh idols in Madhya Pradesh.

Three boys disappeared in the Sindh River in Bhind.

Two brothers went missing at a water-filled quarry in Khandwa.

Three other boys at that quarry were rescued.

A 16-year-old boy named Atul Ahirwar drowned at another quarry in Sehore.

His body was recovered after about 30 minutes of efforts.

Police began search operations for the five missing boys.

Strong river currents and rain made the search in Bhind difficult.

Key facts

Missing in Bhind: Three boys aged 16-17 went missing in the Sindh River near Kanawar village.
Missing in Khandwa: Brothers Vishwas, 17, and Laksh, 16, were untraced after entering a quarry near Nahalda village.
Rescued in Khandwa: Three boys were rescued by local youths.
Death in Sehore: Atul Ahirwar, 16, drowned at a quarry near Silakheda.
Search conditions: Rain and strong river currents made the Bhind search difficult.
Police action: Search operations were launched in Bhind and Khandwa, and Sehore police registered an accidental-death case.

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