Two MBBS Students Drown at Tighra Dam During Picnic in Gwalior; Search Continues

Second MBBS Student’s Body Recovered After 19-Hour Search At Tighra Dam In Gwalior

Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh): After a 19-hour-long search operation, the body of an MBBS student who drowned at Tighra Dam in Madhya Pradesh’s Gwalior on Saturday was recovered. The deceased was identified as Ayush Srivastava who drowned while on a picnic. Another student Gopal Agrawal also drowned in the incident whose body was recovered earlier on Saturday night.The State Disaster Response Force had been carrying out a rescue operation since Saturday.Ayush’s body was found floating in the water at around 2 pm on Sunday. It was taken out and sent for post-mortem. Meanwhile, the body of another student, Gopal Agrawal, was handed over to his family after the post-mortem, and they left for Bina.According to information, 4 male and 4 female MBBS students from Gajra Raja Medical College had gone to Tighra Dam for a picnic after classes on Saturday. Among them were second-year students Ayush Srivastava from Muzaffarpur and Gopal Agrawal from Bina.2 MBBS Students Drown At Tigra Dam During Picnic In Gwalior; One Body RecoveredThe students were first bathing in one area and later moved to another side of the dam, which is a restricted zone known as Kacchi Paar. The water there is around 200 to 250 feet deep and the area is also known for crocodiles during summer.While walking near the water, Ayush reportedly slipped and fell into the deep water. Gopal also fell in while trying to help. Both drowned. Their classmates immediately informed the police.Police from Tighra Police Station and the SDRF reached the spot and started the rescue operation. Gopal’s body was recovered around midnight, while Ayush’s body was found on Sunday afternoon after an overnight search.MP News: IPS College Student Drowns At Bamaniyakund Waterfall In Mhow

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2 MBBS Students Drown At Tigra Dam During Picnic In Gwalior; One Body Recovered

Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh): Two Gajra Raja Medical College students drowned during a picnic at Tighra Dam in Madhya Pradesh’s Gwalior district on Saturday.One body was recovered, while search operations are underway for the second student.The incident occurred late Saturday evening in the Kachchi Paar area of the dam under the jurisdiction of Tighra Police Station.A group of 8 medical students had arrived at Tighra Dam for a picnic. The group comprised 4 female and 4 male students. They went to the Kachchi Paar area, located about 3 kilometres from the boat club.While there, Ayush Srivastava (from Muzaffarpur, Bihar) and Gopal Agarwal (from Bina, Sagar) stepped into the water and suddenly slipped into a deep section.The area is known to have restricted public movement. Rescue teams later recovered the body of Gopal Agarwal late on Saturday night.The search for Ayush Srivastava is still underway. The dam’s depth, along with mud and rocks, is hampering the rescue operation.According to eyewitnesses, both students lost their balance and fell into the deep water while their companions remained at the picnic spot above. When the two did not return after a considerable time, their friends began searching for them.Jabalpur Horror: 4 Dead, Over 12 Missing After Cruise Carrying Tourists Capsizes In Bargi Dam; Rescue Operation Continues--VIDEODuring the search, their shoes and clothes were found neatly placed on the rocky bank of the dam. Suspecting a tragedy, the group informed the police.Upon receiving information, Tighra police, along with CSP Krishnapal Singh and Station In-charge Shivram Singh Kanshana, reached the spot. Teams from the SDRF and local divers were deployed for the rescue operation.A search was carried out throughout the night using boats and high-powered lights. CSP Krishnapal Singh said the students had gone to the Kachchi Paar area for a picnic.A joint team of police and SDRF reached the site immediately after the incident was reported. A continuous search operation is underway with the assistance of local divers. The families of both students have been informed.Train Update! Jammu Tawi-Pune Jhelum Express Short-Terminated, Gwalior-Daund Express Delayed

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