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22-year-old goes missing after drowning in Son River near Khaira, SDRF intensifies rescue
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 11 Oct 2026, 12:15 PM
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A 22‑year‑old who went for a bath in the Son River near Khaira disappeared on Saturday evening, prompting the SDRF to step up rescue efforts on Sunday.
The incident occurred at approximately 5 p.m. on Saturday near Khaira, a town in Madhya Pradesh, when a 22‑year‑old man entered the Son River for a bath. The youth had arrived earlier that day at his aunt's residence before heading to the river.
Local residents reported the disappearance to the police, who immediately alerted the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF). A team of SDRF rescuers, equipped with boats and diving gear, began a search operation on Sunday, covering the stretch of the river where the youth was last seen.
As of now, the search remains ongoing and no body has been recovered. Authorities have urged anyone with information to come forward and have cautioned the public about the dangers of swimming in fast‑moving river sections, especially during monsoon‑affected periods.
The police continue to coordinate with the SDRF and local volunteers, emphasizing that the safety of residents and visitors near the river banks is a priority.
Further updates will be provided as the rescue operation progresses.
Local residents reported the disappearance to the police, who immediately alerted the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF). A team of SDRF rescuers, equipped with boats and diving gear, began a search operation on Sunday, covering the stretch of the river where the youth was last seen.
As of now, the search remains ongoing and no body has been recovered. Authorities have urged anyone with information to come forward and have cautioned the public about the dangers of swimming in fast‑moving river sections, especially during monsoon‑affected periods.
The police continue to coordinate with the SDRF and local volunteers, emphasizing that the safety of residents and visitors near the river banks is a priority.
Further updates will be provided as the rescue operation progresses.