Archive · 23 Aug 2026
Flood-Relief Team Rescues Man From Rapti River
A 25-year-old man jumped into the Rapti river in Gorakhpur.
Witnesses said he appeared to be trying to end his life.
The river had a strong current, and he began to drown.
A flood-relief team from the Provincial Armed Constabulary quickly came to help.
The rescuers used a motorboat to reach him.
They pulled him safely from the water.
He received first aid and was said to be stable.
Police later informed his family and took him to a police outpost for further action.
A 25-year-old man allegedly jumped into the Rapti river near Ramghat in Gorakhpur.
The incident occurred around 9 a.m. on Sunday, August 23.
The man reportedly began drowning because of the river’s strong current.
Personnel from the 26th Battalion Provincial Armed Constabulary flood-relief team rescued him using a motorboat.
He received first aid, was reported stable, and was handed over to the Nausad police outpost.
- Who
- A 25-year-old man identified as Laddu Manjhi, a resident of Bihar’s West Champaran district, and personnel of the 26th Battalion Provincial Armed Constabulary flood-relief team.
- What
- Manjhi allegedly jumped into the Rapti river in an apparent suicide bid and was rescued.
- When
- Around 9 a.m. on Sunday, August 23.
- Where
- Near Ramghat in the GIDA police station area of Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh.
- Why
- The articles describe the incident as an apparent suicide attempt but do not state why he allegedly jumped.
- Person rescued
- Laddu Manjhi, 25
- River
- Rapti river
- Location
- Near Ramghat, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh
- Rescue team
- 26th Battalion Provincial Armed Constabulary flood-relief team
- Rescue method
- Motorboat operation
- Condition
- Stable after receiving first aid
- Follow-up
- Handed over to the Nausad police outpost; family members were informed