Tragic Boating Accident Claims Three Lives in Ahmedabad

Three young men drowned in Shakri Lake, Ahmedabad, on Tuesday evening when their boat capsized. Two victims, Pappu Chavda and Vishal Chavda, have been identified, while the third remains unidentified. The accident occurred during an unsupervised boating adventure in a municipal boat.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Ahmedabad | Updated: 02-09-2025 21:37 IST | Created: 02-09-2025 21:37 IST
Tragic Boating Accident Claims Three Lives in Ahmedabad
This image is AI-generated and does not depict any real-life event or location. It is a fictional representation created for illustrative purposes only.
  • Country:
  • India

In a tragic incident in Ahmedabad, three young men drowned after their boat capsized in Shakri Lake on Tuesday evening. The police confirmed that the accident involved a municipal boat used without supervision.

Deputy Commissioner of Police Shivam Verma identified two of the victims as Pappu Chavda, 18, and Vishal Chavda, 21. The identity of the third victim remains unknown. The incident unfolded as the trio sought adventure by venturing deep into the lake.

Authorities recovered the bodies late in the evening, and post-mortem examinations have been scheduled. The mishap underscores the risks associated with unsupervised recreational activities.

(With inputs from agencies.)

Give Feedback