Tragedy at Betwa: Man's Body Recovered After Fatal Jump

The lifeless body of a 21-year-old man, who tragically leapt from a bridge into the Betwa river, was retrieved approximately 2 kilometers from the initial jump site, local authorities reported.

Aniket, hailing from Bhadarwara village, reportedly departed his home following a disagreement with his father. Witnesses claim they saw him plunge into the Betwa river from the Erach bridge, prompting them to alert his family immediately.

Search efforts commenced Friday evening, involving divers and the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), according to JP Pal, the Station House Officer of Poonchh police station. On Tuesday, the body was found near Dhamdauli village, subsequently returned to his family post-autopsy.

(With inputs from agencies.)