UP man falls from bridge, clings to tree for 22hrs before rescue
Satpal Kumar, a daily-wager from Maithra, was on his way to his grandma's house on Saturday evening when he slipped and fell while crossing the Ramganga bridge around 9pm. He was swept away for nearly 1.5-km downstream when the "tree saved his life".
"It was a very frightening experience. It was pitch dark at night. The place was flooded and the water below was cold. It was a secluded area away from local settlements. I was terrified and shivering -- both hungry and thirsty.
It was raining too. My clothes were already wet. There was nothing I could eat... I survived on rain water," Satpal said of his ordeal.
Satpal added that before his phone went off on Saturday night, he managed to luckily inform his brother Veerpal of his plight.
With his phone "dead", an SDRF team along with local police located him after a three-hour search operation. He was weak and quite traumatised, police said on Monday.
Notably, parts of Moradabad have been struck by floods this monsoon.
"By Sunday morning, there was still no trace of Satpal," said Veerpal. "Fearing the worst, we approached Dalpatpur police station.
Station in-charge Dharmendra Kumar informed his seniors and initiated efforts to trace him. Police obtained the CDR of Satpal's mobile number, which revealed his location."
SSP Satpal Antil added: "Five teams were set up to rescue Satpal."
Still coming to terms with the frightening experience, Satpal said, "Throughout the night, I clung on to the tree's branches for dear life, at times struggling to keep balance... I thought I wouldn't survive and see the next morning."
Stay updated with the latest local news from your
city
on
Times of India
(TOI). Check upcoming
bank holidays
,
public holidays
, and current
gold rates
and
silver prices
in your area.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Time of India
29 minutes ago
- Time of India
8 schoolbuses flouting safety norms fined
Panchkula: Members of Haryana state commission for protection of child rights, Anil Kumar and Shyam Shukla, visited the district Monday to ensure the implementaion of the Safe School Vehicle policy. The team carried out a surprise inspection at Holy Child School in the Morni block . The team said one of the schoolbuses was found to have a speed governor installed but it was non-functional. The bus was seized. Eight buses were fined for non-compliance with norms related to CCTVs & fire safety equipment. tnn Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
Time of India
44 minutes ago
- Time of India
Techie who flashed woman at Rajiv Chowk in Gurgaon arrested
Gurgaon: Days after a woman was sexually harassed at Rajiv Chowk, a 32-year-old man was arrested. The incident had taken place on Aug 2 at 11am. Police spokesperson Sandeep Kumar (ASI) said Abhilash Kumar, an MTech, was arrested from Sector 49 on Monday. The arrest was made after reviewing hundreds of CCTV camera footage and conducting a detailed technical investigation, police said. "Abhilash, from Bahadur Chand Colony in Karnal, had been residing at a rented house in Sector 11. He is married with one child and works as an assistant manager in a private company," the police spokesperson said. During questioning, Kumar admitted to stopping at Rajiv Chowk on Aug 2 while returning from his son's parent-teacher meeting and committing the act, Kumar added. Police registered a case under sections 75(2) (sexual harassment) and 78 (stalking) of BNS. You Can Also Check: Gurgaon AQI | Weather in Gurgaon | Bank Holidays in Gurgaon | Public Holidays in Gurgaon According to the police, the incident came to light on Aug 5 when a video was posted by the survivor on her social media account. She also uploaded photos and videos of the accused. "The police team began tracing the suspect after scrutinising CCTV footage," the officer added. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
Time of India
44 minutes ago
- Time of India
NSUI neta, supporters face FIR for vandalism on GACC campus
Indore: An NSUI leader and his supporters were booked for allegedly smashing glass panels and scattering Parthenium hysterophorus, commonly known as carrot weed, inside the principal's chamber at PM College of Excellence Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Government Arts and Commerce College (GACC) on Monday. Bhanwarkuan police filed an FIR on Monday evening against NSUI leader Aman Patwari and his supporters for vandalising property and disrupting official work at the college. Videos of the incident were later shared by Patwari himself on social media. Footage shows him smashing the chamber doors' glass with an iron rod, breaking the lock, entering the principal's chamber, and scattering the weeds across the principal's office. Bhanwarkuan police station in charge Rajkumar Yadav said, "On the basis of principal Mamta Raikwar's written complaint and the CCTV footage evidence, the accused have been booked under Sections 221 (obstructing a public servant in discharge of duty), 331(3) (causing damage to public property), 324(3) (mischief), and 3(5) (criminal act with common intention) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita" According to the FIR, the incident occurred around 10:30am., when Patwari and his supporters entered the administrative block without permission, carrying two iron rods and bundles of dry grass. They raised slogans against the administration and demanded entry into the principal's chamber. Despite faculty and staff trying to stop them, Patwari forced his way in. In the video, Patwari, who is a former student of the college, claimed the act was retaliation against the college's alleged inaction in clearing weeds near the statues of Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Mahatma Gandhi on the college campus. The FIR also mentioned past disturbances by Patwari and his group. The college has sought strict legal action and police security to prevent further incidents. "This incident is both alarming and deeply disturbing. Given the seriousness of their action, I promptly initiated the process for lodging an FIR," GACC principal Dr Mamta Raikwar told TOI. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
