A 24-YEAR-OLD man drowned while attempting to swim across the Blue Water site in Nakti village under Mana Police Station limits on Wednesday evening. The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) launched a search operation after being alerted by the police. The deceased, identified as Adil Khan, a resident of Moudhapara, had reportedly visited the site with three friends. According to preliminary information, the group made a bet to swim from one side of the water body to the other. Adil and one of his friends entered the water and began swimming. After covering some distance, Adil reportedly moved into a deeper section, lost control and drowned. On receiving the information about the incident, a team from Mana police station reached the spot and alerted the SDRF.

 

The rescue team began searching for the missing man, but the operation became difficult due to the depth of the water and poor visibility after darkness set in. The search was subsequently suspended for the night. The SDRF team prepared to resume the operation around 5.30 am, with police personnel continuing to assist in the search. Adil’s family was also informed about the incident. The Blue Water site has reportedly witnessed drowning incidents in the past, with its sudden changes in depth making the water body particularly hazardous. Water-filled mine pits can contain steep slopes, underwater depressions and sudden drops in depth, posing serious risks even to experienced swimmers. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident and are questioning Adil’s friends to establish how the accident occurred. Further details are expected after the SDRF search operation concludes.