Ludhiana man swept away in Sutlej

A tragic incident took place near Phillaur when a young man was swept away during an idol immersion ceremony in the Sutlej. The victim has been identified as Dheeraj (27), a resident of Ludhiana. According to family members, Dheeraj had...

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Updated At : 04:35 AM Feb 05, 2025 IST

The victim

A tragic incident took place near Phillaur when a young man was swept away during an idol immersion ceremony in the Sutlej. The victim has been identified as Dheeraj (27), a resident of Ludhiana.

According to family members, Dheeraj had come to the river with his family for the immersion of an idol. However, during the ceremony, he suddenly lost his balance and fell into the water. His family immediately informed the Phillaur and Laddowal police about the incident.

Dheeraj was married and had a one-year-old son, his family said. Meanwhile, police official Vikramjit Singh stated that a team of divers has been deployed to search the missing man. The rescue operation is ongoing.

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