A tragic incident occurred in Surat district on Tuesday, where four persons drowned in the Tapi River near the Kakrapar dam. The series of events began when a young man who had taken his cattle for grazing near the river failed to return home. His brother and two other individuals later entered the river while searching for him and also met with a similar fate.
Details of the Incident
According to officials, 23-year-old Kaushik Chaudhary, a resident of Vankal village in Mandvi taluka, had gone near the river on Monday with his cattle. When he did not return until late evening, his family grew concerned. His brother, Sahil (25), along with Ganesh Chaudhary (43) and Pravin (35), set out in search of him.
Early Tuesday morning, while searching, the trio reportedly discovered Kaushik’s clothes lying near the Khedpur riverbank. Suspecting that he might have entered the water and encountered trouble, they ventured into the river to look for him. However, all three are believed to have been trapped and drowned in the strong currents.
Rescue Operation and Aftermath
As news of the incident spread, residents from nearby villages gathered at the spot in large numbers. Firefighters and rescue teams launched an extensive search operation. After hours of effort, the bodies of all four victims were fished out of the river.
The incident has left the local community in shock. Authorities have urged people to exercise caution near water bodies, especially during the monsoon season when river currents can be unpredictable.
