NDRF Team Retrieves Adult’s Body from Swarnrekha River at Pathardih Ghat
Key Points:
- NDRF recovers adult drowning victim’s body from Swarnrekha river today
- Child’s body was retrieved yesterday from Pathardih ghat itself
- Two bodies recovered after Chhath tragedy at Chandil’s Pathardih
JAMSHEDPUR – The NDRF team successfully recovered an adult drowning victim’s body from Swarnrekha river at Pathardih ghat in Chandil on Monday following Sunday’s Chhath tragedy.
Recovery Operation Completed
The victim had drowned during Chhath rituals on Sunday. NDRF personnel conducted extensive search operations throughout the area. The body was retrieved from Swarnrekha river today. It marks the completion of recovery efforts at Pathardih.
The incident occurred at Pathardih ghat yesterday. It falls under Chandil police station jurisdiction. Moreover, the location is in Seraikela-Kharsawan district.
Child’s Body Retrieved Earlier
A child’s body was recovered on Sunday itself. Local rescue teams had pulled it out yesterday. However, the adult victim remained submerged until today. NDRF divers intensified their search since yesterday evening.
Chhath Tragedy Details
The drowning happened during Chhath Puja celebrations. Devotees were performing rituals at the river ghat. Strong currents likely caused the tragedy. Furthermore, the ghat witnessed heavy footfall during the festival.
Pathardih is a popular spot for Chhath observances. Hundreds of devotees gather there annually. The Swarnrekha river flows through Seraikela-Kharsawan district. Besides, it serves as a major bathing site.
Chhath Puja involves offering prayers to Sun God. Devotees take holy dips in rivers and ponds. The four-day festival holds immense religious significance. On the other hand, such water bodies pose drowning risks.
NDRF teams remain deployed across Jharkhand during Chhath. They assist in rescue and recovery operations. Meanwhile, local administration monitors vulnerable ghat locations closely.
