Fatal Bathing Mishap at Sur Ghat
Amid the Jitiya celebrations, two eighteen‑year‑old women, Kajal Kumari and Pinky Kumari of Zakheera, slipped into the swift currents of the Yamuna River at Sur Ghat, close to the Wazirabad bridge, and tragically lost their lives. They had arrived with their families to partake in the customary river‑bath ritual.
Rescue Dive and Recovery Efforts
Bystanders shouted for help as the girls disappeared beneath the water. Local rescue divers and emergency volunteers immediately launched a search operation. Although the divers retrieved the bodies from the river, the victims had already succumbed to the powerful flow.
Police Response and Autopsy
A team from Timarpur police station arrived without delay, secured the bodies and sent them for post‑mortem examination.
“The girls entered a deeper stretch of the river during the bathing rite and, regrettably, drowned,” explained North Delhi Deputy Commissioner of Police Niharika Bhatt.
An official inquiry has been launched to determine the exact factors that led to the drownings.
Relatives Question Ghat Safety
In the aftermath, the families of Kajal and Pinky have raised serious concerns about the safety infrastructure of the ghat. They contend that the hazardous segment lacked proper barricades, clear warning signs, and on‑site security personnel to prevent entry into the deep water.
Police authorities have assured the public that they will review current safety provisions and address the gaps highlighted by the grieving relatives.
