Archive · 25 Sep 2026
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.
Three boys aged 16-17 went missing in the Sindh River near Kanawar village in Bhind.
Two brothers, aged 17 and 16, were untraced after entering a quarry near Nahalda village in Khandwa.
Three other boys at the Khandwa quarry were rescued by local youths.
Sixteen-year-old Atul Ahirwar drowned during an immersion at a quarry in Sehore.
Police launched searches in Bhind and Khandwa, while Sehore police registered an accidental-death case.
- Who
- Five boys were reported missing and 16-year-old Atul Ahirwar died; three other boys were rescued in Khandwa.
- What
- The incidents occurred during Ganesh idol immersions, involving five missing boys and one drowning death.
- When
- Friday, with the Bhind and Khandwa incidents reported around 4:30 p.m.
- Where
- The incidents occurred in Bhind, Khandwa and Sehore districts of Madhya Pradesh, including the Sindh River and water-filled quarries.
- Why
- The boys entered rivers or quarries to immerse Ganesh idols; police said strong currents hindered one search.
- 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.