Two Brothers-in-Law Lose Lives in Godavari River
A tragic incident unfolded in Rajamahendravaram where two brothers-in-law lost their lives while swimming at Pushkar Ghat. The incident highlights the dangers of unmonitored river banks during monsoon seasons, emphasizing the need for better water safety awareness.
Highlights
- •Two brothers-in-law drown near Godavari River
- •Tragic loss in Rajamahendravarman, East Godavari district
- •Post-mortem examinations and police registration underway
- •Water safety issues emphasized
Rajamahendravaram, East Godavari District: A heart-wrenching incident unfolded on Monday when two brothers-in-law tragically lost their lives while swimming at the Pushkar Ghat in Rajamahendravaram. The deceased are Devara Srinivas, a government school teacher from Yadamma Dibba, and Eepu Nukaraju, from Saipavaram in Anakapalli district.
Pushkar Ghat: The popular riverbank spot was their intended destination for an afternoon of leisure before unforeseen tragedy struck. However, they unknowingly stepped into deeper waters where strong currents swiftly claimed them.
The local police received a distress call on Monday and promptly responded to the emergency, rushing to the site with rescue teams in tow. Despite a thorough search operation at the scene, it was too late; both bodies were recovered from the river by day's end.Post-mortem examinations: The deceased have been shifted to the local Government General Hospital for further investigation, leading to a pending police case registration regarding this tragedy.
The Shocking Incident and Its Impact
Not only did Srinivas lose his brother-in-law but also Nukaraju's family, who were celebrating their recent union, finds itself in profound grief. Their families are gathered along the riverbank, mourning a loss that felt sudden yet entirely avoidable.
The incident not only sheds light on the perilous nature of swimming during monsoons but also draws attention to water safety awareness campaigns in coastal districts of East Godavari and beyond.
