Archive · 26 Dec 2025
Man Dies After Jumping Into Narmada River
A 30-year-old man named Ganesh Rathore jumped into the Narmada River from an old bridge in Dewas.
People nearby saw it happen and tried to help, but they couldn't save him.
The police also came to look for him, but he had already died by the time they found him.
The man's family lives in a village called Chhoti Harda.
The police are still trying to find out why he jumped.
Some people were upset about how his body was moved and want it to be handled with more respect.
A 30-year-old man jumped into the Narmada River from the old bridge in Dewas on Friday.
Witnesses raised an alarm, and local swimmers and divers began searching for the man.
The police joined the search, but the man was found dead several hours later.
The deceased was identified as Ganesh Rathore, a resident of Chhoti Harda village in Harda district.
Locals objected to the way the body was handled, calling the act inhuman and demanding more dignity in such situations.
- Who
- Ganesh Rathore, a 30-year-old man
- What
- Jumped into the Narmada River and died
- When
- Friday
- Where
- Old bridge in Dewas, Nemawar
- Why
- The reason is not clear yet
- Victim's Name
- Ganesh Rathore
- Victim's Age
- 30
- Location of Incident
- Old bridge in Dewas, Nemawar
- Distance from District Headquarters
- 150 km
- Victim's Residence
- Chhoti Harda village, Harda district
- Incident Date
- Friday
- Body Handling Issue
- Locals objected to the way the body was handled