Tragic Canal Incident: Father Arrested for Drowning Daughter

A man in Haridwar, Pradeep Kumar Dhiman, was arrested for allegedly pushing his 17-year-old daughter, Prachi, into a canal, leading to her drowning. The incident occurred after Prachi refused to end her relationship with a neighbor. The police intervened after a crowd of kanwariyas attempted to assault Dhiman.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Dehradun | Updated: 20-07-2025 19:38 IST | Created: 20-07-2025 19:38 IST
Tragic Canal Incident: Father Arrested for Drowning Daughter
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In a harrowing incident from Haridwar, Pradeep Kumar Dhiman was apprehended by authorities for allegedly causing the death of his 17-year-old daughter, Prachi, by pushing her into a canal.

The unfortunate event unfolded after a disagreement over Prachi's romantic relationship with a neighbor, which Dhiman disapproved of.

Law enforcement officials, called to the scene by a crowd of kanwariyas, rescued Dhiman from being assaulted and took him into custody for the alleged crime.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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