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Two Youths Drown While Bathing at Sitangar Dam, Damoh
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 20 Sep 2026, 09:15 PM
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In the afternoon of Sunday, Dinesh Patel and Devendra Patel drowned while bathing at Sitangar Dam in Damoh, Madhya Pradesh. Rescue teams, including the SDRF and police divers, are still searching for them.
On Sunday afternoon, two young men, Dinesh Patel and Devendra Patel, drowned while bathing in the waters of Sitangar Dam in Damoh. According to local sources, one of the men slipped, prompting the other to dive in an attempt to rescue him. Both were swept away by the strong current and have not been found as of now.
The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and police have deployed divers and other search equipment to the site. The rescue operation has been ongoing for several hours, with teams combing the riverbed and surrounding areas for any signs of the missing men.
Police officials have urged nearby residents to stay away from the dam during the search and have requested any information that might help locate the victims. The authorities have not yet released any additional details about the cause of the incident or the condition of the bodies.
The incident has raised concerns about safety measures at the dam, as it is a popular spot for locals to bathe during the monsoon season. Authorities are reviewing safety protocols to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and police have deployed divers and other search equipment to the site. The rescue operation has been ongoing for several hours, with teams combing the riverbed and surrounding areas for any signs of the missing men.
Police officials have urged nearby residents to stay away from the dam during the search and have requested any information that might help locate the victims. The authorities have not yet released any additional details about the cause of the incident or the condition of the bodies.
The incident has raised concerns about safety measures at the dam, as it is a popular spot for locals to bathe during the monsoon season. Authorities are reviewing safety protocols to prevent similar tragedies in the future.