Near-death experience for Faridkot student as car plunges into Sirhind canal

A 20-year-old student from Faridkot, Karanveer Singh Brar, faced a harrowing near-death experience today while travelling to Chandigarh for his studies. The incident occurred on the Doraha-Neelon stretch near village Rampur when Karanveer swerved to avoid a speeding biker coming from the opposite direction.

In an attempt to avert a collision, Karanveer lost control of his vehicle, which struck a pole and plunged into the Sirhind canal. Trapped inside, he struggled to open the car window as water rushed in. Despite shouting for help, no one responded initially, and the biker, who caused the accident, looked on without offering assistance.

Recalling the terrifying moment, Karanveer said, “As the water began to fill the car, I thought of my parents and summoned all my strength to break the window. I managed to swim to the surface and reach the bank, narrowly escaping a tragic fate.”

Witnesses, including local villager Harchand Singh, described Karanveer’s quick thinking and bravery in breaking the window. Despite efforts from onlookers to throw turbans as lifelines, their attempts were in vain. The biker fled the scene immediately after the accident, leaving Karanveer to fend for himself.

Doraha police later arrived and recovered the submerged vehicle with the help of cranes and divers. Kulwinder Singh, the officer on duty, confirmed the biker's departure from the scene, emphasizing the need for accountability in such dangerous situations.