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Body of 32-year-old Nandilal Kol recovered from Umaria dam after three days missing
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 12 Nov 2026, 03:37 PM
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The body of 32‑year‑old Nandilal Kol, who vanished from his home in Devgawan, Umaria on November 9, was found floating in the local dam on Thursday morning.
On Thursday morning, rescue teams discovered the body of 32‑year‑old Nandilal Kol floating in the dam near Devgawan village, Umaria district, Madhya Pradesh. Kol had been reported missing three days earlier after leaving his house on November 9.
Family members, along with several villagers, launched an extensive search that included canvassing nearby fields, forests and water bodies. Their efforts intensified after the local police registered a missing‑person case and began coordinating the search.
When the dam was inspected, workers spotted a body partially submerged and alerted authorities. Police arrived promptly, secured the site and initiated a formal post‑mortem and forensic examination to determine the cause of death. The investigation remains ongoing, and officials have asked anyone with information to come forward.
Family members, along with several villagers, launched an extensive search that included canvassing nearby fields, forests and water bodies. Their efforts intensified after the local police registered a missing‑person case and began coordinating the search.
When the dam was inspected, workers spotted a body partially submerged and alerted authorities. Police arrived promptly, secured the site and initiated a formal post‑mortem and forensic examination to determine the cause of death. The investigation remains ongoing, and officials have asked anyone with information to come forward.