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Tragedy Strikes: Two Youths Drown in Yamuna River Near Jugal Ghat

Tragedy Strikes: Two Youths Drown in Yamuna River Near Jugal Ghat
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Mathura / Vrindavan, September 29, 2025 — A tragic incident has come to light near Jugal Ghat on the Yamuna River, where two youths drowned. According to local residents, both youths had gone to bathe in the river but lost control as soon as they entered the deep water.

Incident Details

Location: Jugal Ghat, Yamuna River. The spot where both youths entered the water is reported to be relatively deep. Due to negligence or unawareness, a sudden current in the water enveloped them. Local residents and others present at the ghat immediately raised an alarm and initiated rescue operations.

Rescue and Investigation

The search for both youths was conducted with the help of divers in the river. The administration, upon arriving at the scene, has instructed rescue teams to exercise greater vigilance and strengthen security arrangements along the riverbanks. The police and local administration are investigating whether there was any negligence or structural deficiency in this matter.

Commentary

Such incidents serve as a stark reminder of how easily lives can be endangered if safety measures are not in place along riverbanks. Bathing, especially in deep and fast-flowing sections, is extremely dangerous.

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