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12-year-old student swept away by strong canal current in Jalandhar, Punjab
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jalandhar
🗓 31 Aug 2026, 09:41 PM
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A 12-year-old schoolboy was carried away by a powerful current while bathing in a canal in Jalandhar, Punjab, according to Amar Ujala.
Jalandhar, Punjab – A twelve‑year‑old student was caught in a rapid flow while bathing in a local canal and was swept downstream, reports Amar Ujala. The incident occurred in the early hours of the day, when the boy entered the water for a routine bath. According to eyewitnesses, the canal’s current suddenly intensified, pulling the child away before anyone could intervene.
Local authorities were alerted immediately and rescue teams were dispatched to the site. Efforts to locate the child continued throughout the day, with officials urging residents to avoid bathing in open water bodies during high‑flow periods.
The incident highlights growing concerns over safety in unguarded canals across the region, prompting calls for better signage and community awareness campaigns.
No further details on the child's condition have been released at this time.
Local authorities were alerted immediately and rescue teams were dispatched to the site. Efforts to locate the child continued throughout the day, with officials urging residents to avoid bathing in open water bodies during high‑flow periods.
The incident highlights growing concerns over safety in unguarded canals across the region, prompting calls for better signage and community awareness campaigns.
No further details on the child's condition have been released at this time.