Apr 26, 2025 10:47 PM IST
In keeping with eyewitnesses, Ramveer had introduced his flock to the riverbank close to Gauri Mata temple round 12:30 pm. After permitting the sheep to drink, he entered the river for a shower when a crocodile, reportedly lurking close by, attacked him and pulled him into the deeper a part of the river.
A forty five-year-old shepherd was dragged into the Chambal river by a crocodile close to Harpura village in Auraiya district on Saturday afternoon, triggering an in depth search operation by forest and police groups. The sufferer remained lacking until late evening regardless of hours of rescue efforts.
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The person, recognized as Ramveer Nishad, a local of Bijalpur village, had been residing along with his maternal household in Harpura for the previous two years.
In keeping with eyewitnesses, Ramveer had introduced his flock to the riverbank close to Gauri Mata temple round 12:30 pm. After permitting the sheep to drink, he entered the river for a shower when a crocodile, reportedly lurking close by, attacked him and pulled him into the deeper a part of the river.
Bystanders heard his cries for assist however had been unable to help. Witnesses stated the crocodile dragged him throughout the river and struck him repeatedly in opposition to the other financial institution earlier than disappearing into the water with the physique. Ramveer’s garments and footwear had been later discovered deserted on the riverbank.
Sub-divisional Justice of the Peace (SDM) Brahmanand Singh Katheria supervised the rescue operation, which concerned forest sanctuary workers and native police groups. Divers and search events scoured the river by way of the afternoon and night, however no hint of Ramveer was discovered until late evening.
“This is a tragic incident. The sanctuary team is continuing the search. The victim’s family will be provided with financial assistance,” SDM Katheria stated.
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