Soil collapse near Ghaggar river claims child’s life, two rescued

A tragic accident occurred near the Ghaggar river, close to Golf Course in Sector 3, on Sunday, when three children entered the water to bathe. Suddenly, the soil along the bank caved in, trapping them. Eyewitnesses immediately alerted the police, following which rescue efforts were launched.

DCP Srishti Gupta stated that police teams reached the spot without delay. While two children were rescued safely, the third child drowned despite extensive efforts to save him. The rescue operation was led by the Sector 21 police post in-charge, Didar Singh, along with Head Constables Lakhwinder Singh and Jitender Singh. The NDRF team, an ambulance, and a JCB machine were also pressed into service.

Eventually, the child’s body was recovered from the water, but he could not be revived. DCP Gupta appealed to residents to exercise extreme caution, reminding them that Section 163 restrictions remain in force. She warned that river currents can fluctuate suddenly, creating dangerous conditions. Parents were urged to strictly prevent their children from venturing near rivers, streams, or other hazardous spots.

The operation was personally overseen by ACP Vikram Nehra and Sector 5 SHO Rupesh Chaudhary, who supervised the relief efforts at the site.