Tragic Drowning Incident Claims Four Lives at Aji Dam in Rajkot, Gujarat
Four Dead After Family Rescue Attempt Goes Wrong At Gujarat's Aji Dam
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A family outing turned tragic at Aji Dam in Rajkot, Gujarat, where four members drowned during a rescue attempt. The victims include Bharat Jadav, his sons Dhaval and Rohit, and his nephew Dhruv Makwana. Rescue operations are ongoing to recover the last missing person.
- 01Four family members drowned at Aji Dam while trying to rescue each other.
- 02The victims were identified as Bharat Jadav, his sons Dhaval and Rohit, and nephew Dhruv Makwana.
- 03The incident occurred during a visit to a temple near the dam.
- 04Rescue teams have recovered three bodies; efforts continue for the fourth.
- 05An Accidental Death report will be filed by local police.
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A tragic incident occurred on Saturday at Aji Dam in Rajkot, Gujarat, where four family members drowned during a rescue attempt. The victims were identified as Bharat Jadav (42), a rickshaw driver, his sons Dhaval (18) and Rohit (26), and his nephew Dhruv Makwana (15). The family had visited the dam to wash their vehicle and offer prayers at the nearby Mogal Mata temple. The incident unfolded between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m., when Rohit entered the water, lost his balance, and began to struggle. Dhaval and Dhruv jumped in to help him, but all three began to drown. Bharat then entered the water to save them, leading to the tragic outcome. By late evening, rescue teams had recovered three bodies, with efforts ongoing to locate Rohit. The authorities confirmed that an Accidental Death report will be filed at the Aji Dam police station after formalities are completed.
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The incident highlights the dangers of swimming in deep waters and the importance of safety measures during family outings.
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