Last evening in Haridwar, during the Ganesh Visarjan, a young man was swept away in the Ganga. The flow of water was fast and it was dark after evening, so he soon disappeared from sight.
Everyone kept shouting catch him and the young man was swept away, the search for the young man is still on. The incident took place at Sati Ghat in Kankhal, the video is viral on social media.
Watch Video:
हरिद्वार में बीती देर शाम गणपति मूर्ति विसर्जन के दौरान युवक गंगा में बह गया। पानी का बहाव तेज था और शाम के बाद अंधेरा छाया था, इसलिए जल्दी ही आँखों से ओझल भी हो गया।
— Danish Khan (@danishrmr) September 3, 2025
सब पकड़ो पकड़ो करते रह गए और युवक बहते हुए दूर चला गया, युवक की तलाश अभी जारी है। घटना कनखल में सती घाट की है,… pic.twitter.com/RZmClz3dxh
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Why Such Incidents Occur
- Strong currents & low light: Evening timings and fast-flowing water drastically reduce reaction time and visibility.
- Crowds & distractions: Religious fervor and crowding near ghats can compromise safety.
- Limited infrastructure: Not all ghats—especially less prominent ones like Sati Ghat—are equipped with safety features like chains or guardrails as seen at Har Ki Pauri
What Now?
- Search operations continue: Local authorities, including SDRF teams, are likely involved in ongoing rescue efforts.
- Preventive measures needed: This includes better lighting, warning signs, safety chains or ropes, and public awareness campaigns—especially during festivals or immersion rites.
- Community vigilance: Onlookers and event organizers must be alert to intervene quickly in emergencies.
Related Incidents in Haridwar & Nearby
- In one dramatic Kanwar Yatra rescue, a young man was swept away by the Ganga’s current, only to be plucked to safety by a vigilant SDRF member YouTubeFree Press Journal.
- In countless other incidents, locals and first responders have had to intervene swiftly as devotees were swept away during bathing rituals ABP LiveYouTube.
- These recurring accidents underscore a broader challenge: the Ganga’s unpredictable currents, especially near immersion ghats like Sati Ghat, pose a serious threat when visibility is low and precautions are lax.
