A tragic incident occurred at Katagala near Manikaran involving a tourist from Haryana who lost her life in the Parvati river.
Details of the Incident
- Victim’s Background: Kavita, accompanied by her husband Ajay, was from Jhajjar, Haryana.
- Time and Location: The incident took place around 6:30 pm on Wednesday evening while they were photographing by the Parvati river.
- Eyewitness Account: According to eyewitnesses, Kavita slipped on the slippery riverbank stones and fell into the fast-flowing Parvati river.
- Rescue Operation: Despite rescue attempts, Kavita was carried away by the strong currents.
- Recovery: Her body was found the next day, approximately 4 km downstream from the accident site, near Suma Ropa.
Implications
This tragic event highlights the risks associated with photographing near rivers, especially during monsoon when currents are strong.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs):
- Where did the incident occur?
- A) Manali
- B) Katagala near Manikaran
- C) Shimla
- D) Dharamshala
- Answer: B) Katagala near Manikaran
- What caused the victim to fall into the river?
- A) Strong winds
- B) Slippery stones
- C) Heavy rain
- D) None of the above
- Answer: B) Slippery stones
- How was the victim identified?
- A) By her husband
- B) By local authorities
- C) By a passerby
- D) By her identity card found nearby
- Answer: A) By her husband
- What was the condition of the river during the incident?
- A) Calm
- B) Flooding
- C) Frozen
- D) Fast-flowing
- Answer: D) Fast-flowing
- How many similar incidents have occurred in Kullu district recently?
- A) One
- B) Two
- C) Three
- D) Four
- Answer: C) Three