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Watch: Woman Drowns In Ganga At Manikarnika Ghat While Posing For Video

A tragic incident occurred at Manikarnika Ghat in Uttarkashi on Monday, April 14 when a woman drowned in the River Ganga while trying to take a video for social media.

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A tragic incident occurred at Manikarnika Ghat in Uttarkashi on Monday, April 14 when a woman drowned in the River Ganga while trying to take a video for social media. The horrifying event, which was caught on camera, has shocked many people. In the 16-second video, the woman is seen standing in the Ganga River at Manikarnika Ghat, posing for the camera despite the strong current around her. The woman, whose identity is still unknown, was attempting to get a better shot by moving closer to the riverbank. 

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However, at one point, she lost her balance and fell into the fast-flowing current of the river. The disturbing moment was captured on video, reportedly by her sister, and soon went viral online.

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A child’s voice can be heard shouting, "Mummy! Mummy!" as the woman is carried away, but it’s clear that help came too late. The video ends suddenly, leaving viewers horrified by how quickly the tragedy unfolded.

The video was posted on X (formerly Twitter) on April 16. Many people who saw it were outraged, expressing their anger at how some individuals are willing to risk their lives for social media fame.

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Local authorities, including the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and the police, arrived at the scene shortly after they were alerted. They immediately launched a search operation to locate the woman’s body. 

Despite extensive efforts, including searching through the river and surrounding areas, they have not been able to find her yet. The woman is believed to be between 20 and 25 years old.

The incident has raised serious concerns about safety around riverbanks and other dangerous locations. Authorities have issued a warning to both tourists and locals to exercise caution, especially when near bodies of water. They emphasised that taking risks for social media content can have deadly consequences.

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