This incident, which occurred in the government-owned shipyard in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, has sparked outrage and calls for justice. The victim, identified as 28-year-old Pawan Kumar, was working as a junior engineer at the shipyard. He was attempting to rescue a colleague who had fallen into the water.
The incident occurred in the lake, which is known for its murky waters and dangerous currents. The lake is located in a remote area, making it difficult to access and rescue. The incident highlights the dangers of online payments and the importance of verifying the recipient’s identity before making any financial transactions. The incident also raises concerns about the safety of divers and the need for proper training and equipment.
Share icon Image credits: LokmatHindi Share icon Image credits: LokmatHindi But it was too late for Singh, who consequently vanished in the water and tragically drowned. Kashyap reportedly started searching for Singh after receiving the money. The greedy diver was unsuccessful in finding the official. Singh’s friends said that had Kashyap jumped into the river immediately, the victim could have been saved, the Deccan Herald reported. ADVERTISEMENT Police sources reportedly said that Singh, who was working at Kanpur, had reached the Nanamau ghat on the bank of the Ganga on Saturday. As the official was bathing in the river, he slipped before being swept away by strong currents.
The diver, identified as Rajesh Kumar, was reportedly in a hurry to complete his transaction. He was on a boat and was trying to get a selfie with the diver. The incident occurred in the Arabian Sea off the coast of Mumbai.
ADVERTISEMENT Adityavardhan Singh was a deputy director of the state health department Share icon Image credits: Senanur Ceylan (not the actual photo) Share icon Image credits: LokmatHindi Since Saturday, rescue operations have been going on in Unnao and Kanpur in search of the drowned officer, but so far, his body has not been found, ETV Bharat reported on Monday (September 2). As many as 75 police officers have been reportedly deployed. Additionally, divers have also been engaged in the search as rescue teams, looking within a radius of 30 kilometers. An estimated 38,000 people die every year from drowning in India, with a majority of those who have died due to drowning identified in the age group of five to 14 years.
He drowned in the Ganga river while visiting the Nanamau ghat in Kanpur on Saturday (August 31) Share icon ADVERTISEMENT Image credits: pujayagna ADVERTISEMENT Despite the alarming statistic, India does not have legislation on drowning, and policies on drowning are not updated, the New Indian Express reported in December 2023. There is no compulsory swim skills training at the school level, according to the report on the strategic framework for drowning prevention in India, released by the country’s Union Health Ministry last year. While swimming is a skill that can save lives, it is sometimes not enough to avoid a fatal accident when caught in rip currents, which are often difficult to spot until it’s too late.
When caught in a rip, the Royal National Lifeboat Institution recommends the following: Don’t try to swim against it, or you’ll get exhausted. If you can stand, wade, don’t swim. If you can, swim parallel to the shore until free of the rip and then head for shore. Finally, always raise your hand and shout for help. “Diver should have assisted,” a reader commented ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT
