A distressing accident occurred near the village of Mirzapur in the Kurukshetra district of Haryana, where a young man was swept away by the strong currents of a canal. Twenty-four-year-old Devendra Singh, a resident of Dhand village, went missing in the water while performing the ritualistic immersion of his late uncle's ashes. Following the incident, an extensive search operation was launched by the State Disaster Response Force and expert diver Pragat Singh, though several hours of continuous efforts have failed to yield any trace of the missing youth.
The Incident During the Ritual
According to available details, Devendra Singh had traveled to the banks of the canal near Mirzapur alongside two other companions to perform the final rites for his deceased uncle. Reports indicate that while the rituals were underway, Devendra suddenly lost his footing or was overcome by the powerful flow of the water, plunging directly into the canal. The young men accompanying him made frantic efforts to grab and pull him to safety, but the fierce current overpowered their attempts, leaving them helpless as he vanished beneath the surface.
A Double Tragedy for the Family
This fresh calamity comes closely on the heels of another severe blow to the same family. Just days prior, on the 4th of the month, Devendra's uncle had tragically lost his life in a road accident. While the family was still mourning that profound loss and attempting to complete the final religious obligations, this second catastrophic event struck them, plunging the household into deep grief and despair over the fate of their only son.
Ongoing Search Operations
Upon receiving immediate word of the disaster, rescue units including the SDRF and professional diver Pragat Singh rushed to the location to scour the waters. Teams have spent long hours combing the length of the canal in an effort to locate the young man. Deputy Superintendent of Police Suresh Kumar stated that the search for the victim is actively underway. Diver Pragat Singh confirmed that despite exhaustive underwater sweeps and surface checks, no clues or signs of the youth have been discovered as the search continues.
