Police on Saturday imposed a ban on bathing or sitting on the bank of swelled Kharun river as a precautionary measure after four people drowned in the river at Mahadev Ghat during the ongoing monsoon season.
During heavy rainfall, a number of people turn up at Mahadev ghat to have a look at the swelled Kharun river.The police had to ban bathing or sitting on the bank of swelled Kharun river as a girl had fallen in the river while taking a video from her mobile phone. She was however saved by some youths about four kilometers away from the spot.A youth, who stepped in the swelling river for swimming a few days ago, was however not that lucky as he got drowned.
So far, four persons have lost their life after drowning in the river.Following this, the police tied a rope on the river bank as a ‘safety mark’ for the people visiting the spot. The visitors were asked not to cross the rope.Besides, the police have also deployed personnel including four woman constables to keep a close watch on the visitors and keep them away from going near the river.As there was a crematory situated at Mahadev Ghat, the policemen only allowed the people, who came for performing last rites of their relatives, to take bath by sitting on the stairs.
The police personnel however kept a close watch on them to avert any untoward situation.