The body of a 16-year-old girl, who had been missing since Sunday evening from Sanjeet town in Mandsaur district, was recovered from a local pond on Monday afternoon. The recovery followed a coordinated rescue operation involving local divers and the State Disaster Emergency Response Force (SDERF).
Details of the Incident
The minor, identified as Chetana, left her home at approximately 5:00 PM on Sunday. When she failed to return, her family initiated a search and discovered her slippers abandoned near the edge of the pond close to the Sanjeet bus stand.
Search and Rescue Operations
The Nahargarh police launched a search operation on Sunday evening with local divers. The SDERF was subsequently brought in to assist. The teams conducted a search until 10:30 PM, when low visibility forced them to suspend operations. The joint rescue team resumed operations on Monday morning. Divers recovered the body at 12:15 PM after an intensive search.
Investigation Underway
The Nahargarh police have taken custody of the body and sent it for a postmortem examination. An investigation is underway to ascertain the circumstances leading to the drowning. Authorities are examining all possible angles, including whether it was an accident or foul play.
This tragic incident has shocked the local community, with residents expressing grief and demanding a thorough investigation. Further updates are expected as the probe progresses.
