Doctor Was Reportedly Swept Away by Strong Currents During Late-Night Outing With Hospital Colleagues
A 34-year-old doctor working at Metro Hospital reportedly drowned in the Ganga at Har Ki Pauri after being swept away by strong currents during a late-night outing with three colleagues, police said।
The deceased, a native of Noida in Uttar Pradesh, was residing in Navodaya Nagar, Roshnabad। According to police, the doctor had visited Har Ki Pauri on the night of August 31 along with three colleagues from the hospital। During the outing, he reportedly slipped into the river and was carried away by the swift current।
Joint Search Operation Launched
The incident was reported to the authorities on September 1, following which a joint search operation was launched by Har Ki Pauri police, Jal Police and emergency rescue teams। Personnel conducted an extensive search along the river to locate the missing doctor।
After an extensive search, the doctor’s body was recovered near the Pathri Power House area on Wednesday evening।
Body Sent for Post-Mortem Examination
Haridwar City Kotwali in-charge KS Rana said the body had been recovered and sent for post-mortem examination। Further legal proceedings are underway, he said।
Police took possession of the body and completed the necessary formalities। The doctor’s family was informed about the incident, while the news reportedly left hospital colleagues and acquaintances in shock।
Further proceedings will be carried out following the post-mortem examination, police said।
Another Resident Doctor Had Drowned in Narmada Canal
The incident comes after another reported drowning involving a medical professional in Gujarat। A 26-year-old resident doctor at GMERS Medical College and Hospital, Gotri, reportedly drowned in a Narmada Canal near Bhimpura village while on an outing with two friends।
The deceased, a native of Khambhat, was a third-year resident pursuing dermatology at GMERS Medical College and Hospital। He reportedly slipped and fell into the canal while visiting the site with his friends। His friends raised an alarm, following which search efforts were initiated and his body was later recovered from the canal।
Important Highlights
- A 34-year-old Metro Hospital doctor reportedly drowned in the Ganga at Har Ki Pauri।
- The doctor had reportedly visited the location with three hospital colleagues on August 31।
- He was allegedly swept away after slipping into the river amid strong currents।
- A joint search was conducted by Har Ki Pauri police, Jal Police and rescue teams।
- The doctor’s body was recovered near Pathri Power House and sent for post-mortem examination।
- Police said further legal proceedings will follow the post-mortem examination।