Tragic Drowning Incident Claims Life of College Student During Ganesh Immersion in Krishnagiri

Krishnagiri, September 21 (Daily Kiran) : A college student lost his life in a tragic drowning incident during Ganesh immersion festivities in Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu. The victim, identified as 21-year-old Dilip, was a final-year engineering student at a private college. He hailed from Molangaram Patti village in Tirupattur district.

The incident occurred near the Manjamedu area of Pochampalli, where crowds gathered to immerse Ganesh idols in the Thenpennaiyar River, accompanied by music and chanting. Throughout the morning, various groups had been immersing idols when Dilip entered the river with friends for the same purpose. Unfortunately, he became trapped in debris consisting of concrete rods and rubble.

The area had not been properly cleared following the demolition of an old bridge, leading to hazardous conditions. Despite immediate rescue attempts by his friends, it took a considerable amount of time to retrieve Dilip from the water. He was rushed to a local hospital, but doctors pronounced him dead upon arrival.

Local police responded to the scene promptly after receiving reports of the incident. They have since sent Dilip’s body for a post-mortem examination and initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.

Relatives and locals have expressed their outrage, accusing the administration of negligence. They claim that the debris from the demolished bridge, including sharp metal rods, was not adequately removed, contributing to the tragedy. This incident highlights significant safety concerns during public festivities.