NDRF rescues drowning devotee from Ganga River in Varanasi

The 11th Battalion of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) rescued a 63-year-old man from the Ganga River in Varanasi on Wednesday morning. The individual, identified as S. Muthayan from the Cuddalore district of Tamil Nadu, was bathing at Dandi Ghat when he slipped into deep water and began to drown.

NDRF personnel stationed at the ghat responded immediately, using a lifebuoy to pull the man to safety. Following the rescue, the NDRF issued advisories regarding water safety, urging devotees to use designated bathing areas and remain cautious of unpredictable currents, particularly during the monsoon season.