Pune Engineering Student’s Trip Ends in Tragedy; Drowns At Ekole’s Lotus Point, Body Found after Nine-Hours for Search Operation
Pune Engineering Student's Trip Ends in Tragedy; Drowns At Ekole's Lotus Point, Body Found after Nine-Hours for Search Operation
The 21-year-old engineering student slipped into deep water during an outing with friends, prompting a long rescue operation near Ekole village.
A heartbreaking incident was reported from Mulshi taluka in Pune district, where a 21-year-old youth drowned at the popular tourist spot Lotus Point near Ekole village. The victim, identified as Ayush Harinkhede, was originally from Gondia district and was currently living in the Katraj area of Pune.
Ayush had gone to the scenic location along with five friends for a walk and leisure trip. However, during the outing, he reportedly entered the water despite not being able to swim properly. Within moments, he was pulled into deeper water and drowned, leaving his friends and locals in shock.
Police received information about the incident around 12.30 pm. Soon after, a major rescue operation was launched. Teams from Shivdurg Rescue Lonavala, Wildlife Protectors Maval, the Mulshi Disaster Management unit, and local villagers rushed to the spot to begin search efforts.
The operation continued for several hours due to the difficult terrain and challenging conditions around the lake. Rescue personnel faced major hurdles in locating and retrieving the body from the water.
After nearly nine hours of effort, Ayush’s body was finally pulled out at around 5.30 pm. However, transporting it out of the hilly and slippery area proved even more difficult. Despite the obstacles, the rescue teams managed to bring the body safely and handed it over to Paud Police at around 9 pm.
The tragic incident has created a sense of grief and concern in the region, once again highlighting the risks at unfenced water spots that attract young tourists.
Disclaimer: Visitors are advised to avoid entering unsafe water bodies at tourist locations, especially without proper safety measures or swimming ability.
