Archive · 17 Sep 2026
Search Continues For Teen Swept Away At Vasai Beach
Ankit Gupta is a 15-year-old boy who went to Suruchi Beach with his friends.
They were playing football on September 14.
The ball fell into the sea, so Ankit went into the water to get it.
Strong waves and currents reportedly carried him away.
Rescue teams began searching for him after the incident was reported.
More than 72 hours later, the search was still continuing.
His family is still hoping that he will be found safe.
Authorities are asking people to be very careful near the sea because the water is rough.
Fifteen-year-old Ankit Gupta reportedly went missing at Vasai’s Suruchi Beach during Ganesh Chaturthi.
Ankit had visited the beach with friends on September 14 to play football.
He entered the sea after the football fell into the water during the game.
Strong waves and powerful currents reportedly swept him away.
Search operations continued beyond 72 hours, but rescuers had not found him.
- Who
- Fifteen-year-old Ankit Gupta, who was at the beach with friends; rescue teams and local authorities are conducting the search.
- What
- Ankit reportedly entered the sea to retrieve a football and was swept away by waves and currents.
- When
- The incident occurred on September 14; the search continued on Wednesday after more than 72 hours.
- Where
- Suruchi Beach in Vasai.
- Why
- He entered the water after the football fell into the sea during a game.
- Missing person
- Ankit Gupta, aged 15
- Location
- Suruchi Beach, Vasai
- Incident date
- September 14
- Activity
- Playing football with friends
- Reported cause
- Strong waves and powerful currents
- Search status
- Search continued after more than 72 hours, with no trace found
- Safety appeal
- Authorities urged citizens to exercise extreme caution near the seashore