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Three youths drown, one critically injured after jumping into Shahdol pond
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 09 Nov 2026, 11:01 PM
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Four young men leapt into a pond in Shahdol after spotting a police patrol; three drowned and died while the fourth sustained serious injuries.
Shahdol, Madhya Pradesh, Monday evening saw a tragic incident when four young men, upon noticing a police patrol near a local pond, jumped into the water. The sudden plunge prompted immediate concern among nearby residents and the patrolling officers.
The victims have been identified as Sameer, Gaurav and Durgesh, who could not be rescued and were declared dead at the scene. The fourth youth, Pushpendra, also known as Pankaj, was pulled out but remains in critical condition at the district hospital.
Local police officials said the exact reason for the youths' reckless jump is still under investigation. No foul play has been reported so far, and authorities are urging the public to refrain from such dangerous actions near water bodies.
The incident has sparked calls for increased safety measures around ponds and better public awareness about the risks of impulsive behavior near water.
The victims have been identified as Sameer, Gaurav and Durgesh, who could not be rescued and were declared dead at the scene. The fourth youth, Pushpendra, also known as Pankaj, was pulled out but remains in critical condition at the district hospital.
Local police officials said the exact reason for the youths' reckless jump is still under investigation. No foul play has been reported so far, and authorities are urging the public to refrain from such dangerous actions near water bodies.
The incident has sparked calls for increased safety measures around ponds and better public awareness about the risks of impulsive behavior near water.