Uttarakhand SDRF jawan H C Ashiq Ali rescues drowning Kanwariya in Haridwar; Video viral
Haridwar: The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) of Uttarakhand successfully rescued a Kanwariya from drowning in the Ganga River at Haridwar. A video capturing the daring rescue by an SDRF jawan has gone viral on social media, drawing widespread praise.
The video shows the Kanwariya struggling against strong currents before an SDRF official swam through the river to rescue him. The footage concludes with the young man emerging safely from the water.
Uttarakhand Police shared the video on the social media platform X, stating in Hindi, "While taking a bath at Kangra Ghat in Haridwar, a Shiv bhakt from Delhi was caught in the strong current of Ganga. SDRF jawan H C Ashiq Ali then jumped into the Ganga and pulled the young man out safely, saving his life."
The video has garnered admiration online, with one user commenting, "Respect for Jawan," and another saying, "Good work SDRF team, salute Ashiq Ali." A third user praised the communal harmony demonstrated by the rescue, writing, "This is India and the culture of India, where Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs, and Christians live like brothers. Now see, a Muslim brother is saving these Kanwariyas by risking his life. It is shameful for those who spread hatred."
The incident highlights the dedication of the SDRF and their commitment to public safety, particularly during the Kanwar Yatra season when thousands of devotees of Lord Shiva, known as Kanwariyas, visit holy sites such as Gangotri, Gaumukh, Haridwar in Uttarakhand, and Sultanganj in Bihar to collect sacred water from the Ganga.
In 2019, a Kanwariya tragically died in Uttar Pradesh's Muzaffarnagar district after falling from a tractor-trolley while dancing to music. The incident occurred on the Haridwar-Delhi national highway near Chapar village.
दिल्ली निवासी शिवभक्त हरिद्वार स्थित कांगड़ा घाट पर नहाने के दौरान गंगा के तेज बहाव में बहने लगा। जिस पर #UttarakhandPolice SDRF जवान HC आशिक अली ने गंगा में छलांग लगा कर युवक को सुरक्षित बाहर निकाला और जान बचायी। #KanwarYatra2024 @uksdrf pic.twitter.com/4jUs9aIGW4
— Uttarakhand Police (@uttarakhandcops) July 23, 2024
Let the Truth be known. If you read VB and like VB, please be a VB Supporter and Help us deliver the Truth to one and all.
Rahul Gandhi to attend friendly football match between Messi, Revanth Reddy in Hyderabad
Hyderabad (PTI): Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, will attend the GOAT India Tour event featuring football legend Lionel Messi at the RGI Cricket Stadium here on Saturday evening, Telangana Congress sources said.
A friendly match will be played between the two teams -- Singareni RR9 and Aparna-Messi All Stars. These two teams will be playing a 15-20 minute friendly match and five minutes before the game, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, a football enthusiast and Messi will join and will dribble the ball together.
Rahul Gandhi will land here on a special flight at 4.30 PM and will proceed to Taj Falaknuma Palace Hotel where Messi will be staying.
After watching the game, Gandhi will leave for the national capital by 10.30 PM.
Elaborate security arrangements are being made for the event at the RGI Cricket stadium.
Rachakonda Police Commissioner Sudheer Babu said security would be provided with 3,000 personnel.
