Archive · 24 Aug 2026
Birthday Celebration Ends in Rescue Near Aabchand Caves
A group went to Aabchand Caves to celebrate a birthday.
They went near an island in the Gaderi River to cut a cake.
Strong water currents trapped nine people near the island.
Two people crossed to the other side, while another girl stayed on the riverbank because she was afraid of the water.
Police, SDRF, and Home Guard teams were called for help.
The rescuers walked about four kilometres through forests and difficult ground.
SDRF members entered the fast-moving river to reach the group.
Everyone was rescued and handed back to their families.
Nine people were rescued after becoming trapped in strong currents near Aabchand Caves in Sagar.
The group had visited the area on Saturday to celebrate a 19-year-old girl’s birthday.
Six girls and three boys were among those trapped, according to officials.
Sagar police, SDRF, and Home Guard personnel trekked through forest and difficult terrain to reach them.
SDRF personnel entered the swift-flowing Gaderi River and brought everyone safely to shore.
- Who
- Nine people, including six girls and three boys, were rescued by Sagar police, the State Disaster Response Force, and Home Guard personnel.
- What
- The group became trapped in strong currents in the Gaderi River and was rescued.
- When
- The incident occurred on Saturday; officials described the rescue on Sunday.
- Where
- Near Aabchand Caves, in the Gaderi River area of Sagar, Madhya Pradesh.
- Why
- The group had gone to celebrate a 19-year-old girl’s birthday and went to an island in the river to cut the cake.
- Rescued
- Nine people
- Group composition
- Six girls and three boys
- Location
- Gaderi River near Aabchand Caves, Sagar
- Rescue agencies
- Sagar police, State Disaster Response Force, and Home Guard personnel
- Terrain
- About four kilometres through dense forests and difficult terrain
- River conditions
- Swift-flowing water and strong currents
- Rescue support
- Local villagers, GPS navigation, and searchlights assisted the team