Man Drowns In River Amid Heavy Rainfall In Rajasthan's Gangapur

Gangapur: In a tragic incident, a 65-year-old man died after being swept away due to the strong currents of the Anikat river, police said. 

The deceased person has been identified as Ramnivas Meena. 

According to officials, the victim was returning home after grazing his cattle when he slipped into the river and lost his life.

"Yesterday, Ramnivas Meena was grazing his cattle from Gawadi Kala, at night, and the water level had increased in Anikat river. He died after he lost his balance and fell into the river", police official said. 

"Meena went in the morning to graze his cattle, and in the evening, when he did not return but the cattle did, people started looking for him," he added. 

Police also confirmed that the family is not demanding anything from the government, but they will be getting compensation and relief according to the state government rules.

"There are no demands of the family, they are already grieving as one member of their family has passed away. The family will be getting their compensation and any relief as laid out by the government," an official said. 

(With inputs from ANI)