Uttar Pradesh: 2 Teenage Sisters Drown in Ganga River After Saving Younger Brother in Kasganj
The incident occurred near Muzaffarnagar village under the Sunkhari police station limits. According to police, siblings Saloni Kashyap (16), Komal Kashyap (14) and their brother Shivnesh (12) had gone to the Ganga for a bath when Shivnesh began drowning after venturing into deeper water.
Two teenage sisters lost their lives after rescuing their 12-year-old brother from drowning in the Ganga River in Uttar Pradesh's Kasganj district, police said. The girls jumped into the river after their younger sibling slipped into deep water while bathing and managed to save him, but were themselves swept away by the strong current, as reported by TOI.
Sisters Saved Brother Before Being Swept Away
The incident occurred near Muzaffarnagar village under the Sunkhari police station limits. According to police, siblings Saloni Kashyap (16), Komal Kashyap (14) and their brother Shivnesh (12) had gone to the Ganga for a bath when Shivnesh began drowning after venturing into deeper water. Kanpur: Man Loses Balance and Drowns During Pool Party With Friends in Uttar Pradesh, CCTV Video Surfaces.
Without hesitation, Saloni and Komal jumped into the river and succeeded in bringing their brother to safety. However, both sisters were caught in the river's strong current and were swept away.
Rescue Operation Launched
Local residents and rescue teams immediately launched a search operation. Komal was pulled from the river and rushed to a nearby community health centre, where doctors declared her dead. Saloni's body was recovered around two hours later. Police have sent both bodies for post-mortem examination and initiated legal proceedings in connection with the incident. Agra: 4 Drown in Yamuna River While Bathing Near Balkeshwar Ghat in Uttar Pradesh (Watch Videos).
Family and Village in Mourning
The deaths of the two sisters have left their family and the local community in deep shock. Residents described the girls' actions as an extraordinary act of courage, noting that they sacrificed their lives to save their younger brother. Authorities have expressed condolences to the bereaved family.
Recent Drowning Incidents Raise Safety Concerns
The tragedy is among several recent drowning incidents reported in Uttar Pradesh. Police have urged people to exercise caution while bathing in rivers, particularly during the monsoon season when water levels and currents can change rapidly. Officials have also appealed to visitors to avoid entering deep waters and to remain vigilant at riverbanks to help prevent similar accidents.
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