Rishikesh Rafting Tragedy: Tourist Drowns in Ganga, Safety Measures Under Scrutiny

A tragic rafting accident in Rishikesh’s Munikireti area has reignited concerns about safety standards in adventure tourism. Sagar Negi, a young man from Dehradun, drowned on Wednesday during a rafting trip that began from Shivpuri. The incident occurred near the Garud Chatti bridge when the raft suddenly shook, causing Sagar to fall into the fast-moving Ganga.

A video of the incident, now viral on social media, shows Sagar struggling with paddles to reboard the raft as fellow rafters try to pull him back. Unfortunately, the powerful current proved too strong, and Sagar could not be rescued in time.

His body was recovered by the rescue team and sent for postmortem. Tapovan outpost in-charge Pradeep Rawat confirmed that a detailed investigation is underway. Authorities have urged tourists to adhere strictly to safety protocols while engaging in adventure activities.

As thousands visit Rishikesh for both spiritual and adventure tourism, this incident raises serious questions about the adequacy of safety measures in place for rafting.

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