Bus gets stuck in strong river current in UP's Bijnor, all 53 passengers rescued

BIJNOR: A passenger bus carrying pilgrims from Nepal to Haridwar faced a perilous situation as it got stuck in the strong currents of the local Kotawali river along the Bijnor-Haridwar NH 74 route, as reported by the police.


Swift action was taken by the authorities to ensure the safety of all 53 pilgrims aboard.

The police deployed heavy machinery to extricate the bus from the treacherous river. Despite the challenging circumstances brought about by the recent rains in the hilly regions, the police successfully carried out the rescue mission.

The Station House Officer (SHO), Mandawali, Ravindra Singh, reassured the public that all passengers had been safely rescued and were unharmed.

(With inputs from PTI)