Tragedy at Chhath Puja: Teen Drowns, Another Missing

A 17-year-old boy drowned, and another went missing during Chhath Puja celebrations in Vindhyachal. Five individuals went to bathe in the Ganga River; three were rescued by a local boatman. The deceased was identified as Anurag Saroj, while efforts continue to find the missing Om Pandey.

A 17-year-old boy tragically drowned, and another teenager remains missing following Chhath Puja festivities in Vindhyachal. The incident unfolded when a group of five ventured to bathe in the Ganga River at Nifra village.

Swift action by a local boatman helped save three individuals, identified as Shivam Pandey, Shivam Sharma, and Som Pandey, from drowning. Despite rescue efforts, 17-year-old Anurag Saroj's lifeless body was later recovered.

Meanwhile, the search continues for Om Pandey, 16, as police intensify efforts to locate the missing boy amid the ongoing celebrations.

(With inputs from agencies.)