Crime & Law · India
Four friends drown in Ganges canal while collecting Kanwar
Four friends from Chandigarh died after drowning in the Ganges canal in Haridwar while collecting Kanwar. Police stated that the four entered the canal despite warning signs. The incident led to increased security measures for the Kanwar Yatra in Saharanpur, with 3,000 CCTV cameras and a new control room monitoring the route 24 hours a day. Lost and found centers were also established for pilgrims' convenience.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 0 · Centre 4 · Right 3 n = 7
- Centre (4): Amar Ujala, Dainik Bhaskar, Hindustan (Hindi), Navbharat Times
- Right (3): Aaj Tak, Punjab Kesari, Zee News (Hindi)