A 52-year-old man is feared to have drowned in the Mithbunder creek in Thane, two days after he went missing. According to officials, Datta Shinalkar, a resident of Kopri, left his home on Wednesday morning but did not return. When he remained unreachable until the next day, his family alerted the authorities.
Sequence of Events
Yasin Tadvi, in-charge at the Regional Disaster Management Cell, stated that CCTV footage showed Shinalkar heading towards the creek around noon on Wednesday. Later, his family found his footwear along the banks of the creek. A search operation was launched on Thursday, involving local fishermen, but it was suspended late Friday night. Despite extensive efforts, the man could not be traced, leading authorities to suspect that he drowned.
Search Operation Details
The search operation included the Regional Disaster Management Cell and local fishermen. They combed the creek area but failed to find any trace of the missing man. The operation was suspended after two days due to lack of results. Officials have not ruled out the possibility of drowning, given the circumstances.
This incident has raised concerns about safety near water bodies in the region. Authorities urge people to exercise caution when near creeks and rivers, especially during monsoon season when water levels can rise unexpectedly.
