Catholic priests offer prayers during the funeral mass of Devasish Bose at St. Joseph Cathedral in Hyderabad, India, Wednesday, June 11. Bose was one of the students from the city of Hyderabad who was swept away when a dam released a rush of water
“We were all sitting on the rocks, taking photos. There was a big rock in the middle of the river and everyone wanted to reach the top of that rock. Some made their way to it by stepping on some smaller rocks. After about 10 minutes, the water level
HRD minister Smriti Irani also visited the spot (Pandoh Dam) in Mandi and interacted with a few locals.
Meanwhile, the students, who survived the mishap, alleged that the water from the Larji project was discharged suddenly and without any warning. They said there were no signboards at the spot, and nor was there a siren before the water was released.
However, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh claimed hooters were blown, warning people of the opening of sluice gates of a dam Mr Singh said even the locals tried to warn the students. He has, however, ordered a probe into the incident.
'Tiger Man', has created a world record by shooting 1,084 feral pigs in Madhya Pradesh in one day (September 30). (Photo: DC)
Few students made futile attempts to rescue their friends. “Few were trying to hold others’ hands and trying to pull them back, but it was in vain as the water level rose in a few seconds,” said another student. Another survivor, Ravi Kumar, said, “
G. Rishika said that she was pushed to the riverbank by one of her classmates when the water level started rising suddenly. When she got up from the ground, she could not find who pushed her. “Those behind us had gone with the water,” she said. Her
The survivors of the Beas mishap saw horror unfolding in front of their eyes when swirling water came rushing towards them and washed away their friends who were clicking pictures on the rocks in the riverbed. Seen here: A file photo of engineering
Mr Pankaj Rai, a senior Himachal Pradesh IPS official, said that the toll could rise as all the missing were feared dead. Rescue workers on Monday recovered the bodies of five students.
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Despite massive search operations by the Centre and Himachal Pradesh governments, with assistance from the Telangana and Andhra Pradesh governments, the chances of finding any survivors from Sunday’s tragedy at Beas river look bleak.
Bodies of five of the 24 students, swept away in Himachal Pradesh on Sunday, were flown back to their hometown Hyderabad. A plane carrying 22 survivors of the group also returned to the city.
Relatives and family members mourn as they attend the last rites.
Family members were in daze as they couldn't come in terms with tragedy. The search operations for others missing has been going on for more than 40 hours, the search is extended 50 kms downstream.
Mr. Durga Das father performs the last rights of his elder daughter at Alwal Crematorium.
Bodies of five of the 24 students, swept away in Himachal Pradesh on Sunday, were flown back to their hometown Hyderabad. Seen here: Friends of deceased Gampala Aishwariya at Alwal Crematorium.
Andhra Pradesh government has announced an ex-gratia payment of Rs 5 lakh each to the kin of the 24 students who were washed away.
The students said that the water level rose to several feet suddenly, making it difficult for them to stand.
Despite massive search operations by the Centre and Himachal Pradesh governments, with assistance from the Telangana and Andhra Pradesh governments, the chances of finding any survivors from Sunday’s tragedy at Beas river look bleak.
Bodies of five of the 24 students, swept away in Himachal Pradesh on Sunday, were flown back to their hometown Hyderabad. A plane carrying 22 survivors of the group also returned to the city.
A video showing 24 Hyderabad students being washed away in Beas river in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi district went viral on the internet.