Tragedy Strikes as Son Drowns During Father’s Last Rites in Ganga

A 22-year-old man, Arjun Vaid, drowned in the Ganga while performing the ashes immersion ritual for his deceased father, Babli Vaid. The incident occurred at Brajghat in Garh Mukteshwar, even after attempts by divers to rescue him. The family resides in Pilakhuwa district.

A 22-year-old man drowned in the Ganga in Garh Mukteshwar while immersing his deceased father's ashes, police reported on Thursday. The tragic incident occurred at Brajghat.

According to officials, Arjun Vaid was conducting the last rites for his father, Babli Vaid, who had died from a cardiac arrest a day prior.

Despite rescue attempts by nearby divers, Arjun was swept away by the current and tragically lost his life. The Vaid family resides in Pilakhuwa district.

(With inputs from agencies.)