Archive · 3 Aug 2026
Water Police Rescue Two Kanwariyas Drowning in Ganga
During a big religious trip called the Kanwar Yatra, many people called Kanwariyas come to Haridwar to take holy water from the Ganga river.
Two of them fell into the river and were in danger of drowning.
The Water Police quickly jumped in and pulled them out safely.
Earlier, six people had died in the last two days because of accidents.
The police shared a video on the social media app X to show how they helped.
The Kanwar Yatra is a very important event that lasts from late July to early September.
Two Kanwariyas rescued from drowning in the Ganga at Har Ki Pauri by Water Police on Monday.
Six Kanwariyas died within 48 hours of the pilgrimage, including four on July 31 and two on August 1.
The August 1 deaths were caused by an iron girder falling in the Bahadrabad area of Haridwar.
Uttarakhand Police posted a rescue video on X praising the Water Police's prompt action.
The Kanwar Yatra, a major pilgrimage during Shravan, draws millions of devotees to collect sacred water.
- Who
- Water Police and Uttarakhand Police
- What
- Rescue of two Kanwariyas from drowning in the Ganga
- When
- Monday, following deaths on July 31 and August 1
- Where
- Har Ki Pauri, Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India
- Why
- To save lives during the Kanwar Yatra pilgrimage
- Event
- Water Police rescue of Kanwariyas
- Date of rescue
- Monday
- Location
- Har Ki Pauri, Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India
- Rescued
- 2
- Deaths in 48 hours
- 6
- Social media platform
- X
- Pilgrimage
- Kanwar Yatra
- Pilgrimage dates
- July 30 – September 10, 2026