Tragedy Strikes: Pilgrim's Fatal Plunge into Yamuna River

A tragic incident unfolded in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi district as a 62-year-old pilgrim from Maharashtra met a fatal end after jumping into the Yamuna river.

Identified as Bhagwan Shankar, the pilgrim was en route to the Yamunotri temple when he took the leap near Phoolchatti, according to the district disaster management office. Quick response from police and SDRF personnel enabled their swift arrival on the scene, where they managed to retrieve Shankar from the waters.

However, despite their efforts, he was pronounced dead upon arrival at the Jankichatti health center. Authorities are yet to ascertain the motive behind his actions.

(With inputs from agencies.)