A 15-year-old girl was swept away in Ajay River during Kartik Snan in Satsal village, Jamtara district on Tuesday. Anushka Arya slipped into deep currents while bathing. She got stuck on a rock in the middle of the river. Villagers quickly launched a rescue operation, using ropes and bamboo to reach her. The daring rescue lasted about 30 minutes. Jamtara police, led by station in-charge Santosh Goswami, arrived at the scene and assisted in the rescue. Anushka was safely brought back to the village, much to her family's relief. The incident highlighted the villagers' quick response and teamwork in saving a life. (Updated 23 Oct 2025, 02:58 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- A 15-year-old girl was swept away in Ajay River during Kartik Snan in Satsal village, Jamtara district on Tuesday
- Anushka Arya slipped into deep currents while bathing
- She got stuck on a rock in the middle of the river