KURESAR GHAT, UTTAR PRADESH, INDIA – OCTOBER 19, 2026 Two people died after being swept away by the strong current of the Ganges River. Thirty-two-year-old Anita Devi and 30-year-old Suresh Kumar got into trouble in the water while attempting to rescue a drowning person.
The incident occurred in the early morning hours while people were bathing during the Hindu festival of Navratri. According to available information, Anita’s husband, Raju Yadav, began drowning first. Anita jumped into the river to help him. After the couple made it out of the water, Suresh Kumar began drowning. Anita believed her husband was in danger again and jumped back into the river. The strong current subsequently swept both her and Suresh away.
After being notified of the incident, police launched a search with the assistance of divers. Despite extensive efforts, the bodies could not be found, and the search continued.
