Youth Drowns at Popular Tourist Dam in Jharkhand

A young man from Ranchi tragically drowned while visiting the Bhairvi Dam in Jharkhand's Ramgarh district, a site known for its picturesque views. Authorities reported that the incident occurred when the man ventured into deep waters despite it being a popular spot for visitors.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Ramgarh | Updated: 28-05-2026 14:42 IST | Created: 28-05-2026 14:42 IST
Youth Drowns at Popular Tourist Dam in Jharkhand
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A 20-year-old man from Ranchi drowned while visiting the Bhairvi Dam in Ramgarh, Jharkhand. The dam, which attracts many due to its waterfall-like appearance, became the site of tragedy on Wednesday.

According to police from the Rajrappa station, the young man, named Hamid Ansari, waded into deeper waters and could not make it back to safety. He was retrieved by locals and transported to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The body has been sent for a post-mortem examination.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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