Three Youths Tragically Drown at Tiru Falls in Jharkhand
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Synopsis
A tragic drowning incident at Tiru Falls in Ranchi claimed the lives of three young men, including two brothers. Despite rescue efforts, they could not be saved. The community mourns their loss as safety concerns at this popular picnic spot are highlighted.
Key Takeaways
- Three young individuals drowned in Tiru Falls.
- Two of the victims were brothers.
- Efforts to rescue them were unsuccessful.
- Incident raises safety concerns at popular picnic sites.
- The families are left in deep sorrow.
Ranchi, Jan 17 (NationPress) In a heartbreaking event that took place on Friday afternoon at Tiru Falls in Ranchi, three young individuals lost their lives due to drowning, according to police reports. Among the victims, two were brothers.
The deceased were identified as Ashish Kumar and Ankur Kumar, both residents of Hehal in Ranchi city, alongside Deepak Giri, who lived in the Chanho police station area of Ranchi. Their ages were between 20 and 25 years.
The trio had visited Tiru Falls for a picnic with friends. While enjoying a bath in the falls, Ashish ventured into deep waters and began to struggle.
In a brave attempt to save him, Ankur and Deepak also entered the deep water, only to be swept away.
Onlookers sounded the alarm, and local divers rushed to the scene but were unable to rescue the young men.
Police from the Burmu police station arrived soon after being notified and coordinated the recovery of the bodies with the help of divers. The youths were taken to a nearby hospital, where they were pronounced dead upon arrival.
Ashish and Ankur Kumar were the sons of Padmalochan Das from Hehal, while Deepak Giri was the son of Ashok Giri from Karakat village under Chanho police station.
It was reported that Ashish and Ankur had recently celebrated acquiring a new vehicle and chose to visit the falls with their friend Deepak.
This tragic occurrence has left their families in despair, and the atmosphere at the site was heavy with sorrow as relatives arrived.
The bodies were sent to RIMS (Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences) for postmortem examination.
Tiru Falls, situated in the Burmu police station area, is a favored picnic destination in Jharkhand, especially from November to February when many people frequent the site. However, the absence of sufficient safety measures poses a considerable risk to visitors.
