15-Year-Old Girl Drowns After Crocodile Drags Her Into River In Rajasthan
A 15-year-old girl drowned after a crocodile dragged her into the Parvati River in Rajasthan's Baran district, while she was filling up her pots with water at the river bank, police said on Tuesday.
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The victim's remains were returned to the family following autopsy procedures, authorities reported. (Representational)
Kota (Rajasthan):
A tragic incident occurred in Rajasthan's Baran district where a crocodile pulled a 15-year-old girl into the Parvati River while she was collecting water in pots along the riverbank, resulting in her drowning, according to police statements released Tuesday.
Local villagers working in adjacent fields witnessed the attack and quickly pursued the reptile using a boat. They managed to force the crocodile to release the teenager, but unfortunately, she disappeared beneath the deep waters, explained Ramesh Chand, Station House Officer of Kishanganj police station.
Upon notification, law enforcement personnel arrived at the location and launched a search operation with assistance from the State Disaster Response Force team. The victim's body naturally resurfaced early Tuesday morning, after which medical professionals were summoned to the scene.
The authorities conducted a post-mortem examination before releasing the body to family members, the officer added.
The deceased was identified as Shivani Kevat from Mehatabpura village, confirmed the SHO.
According to the Station House Officer, drowning was determined as the cause of death, as the girl's body showed no signs of injury except for severe wounds on her arms resulting from the crocodile's grasp.