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Woman Swept Away by Ganga's Strong Current, Divers Shambhu and Anand Become 'Gods'!
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News18•22-09-2026, 14:02
Woman Swept Away by Ganga's Strong Current, Divers Shambhu and Anand Become 'Gods'!
- •60-year-old Nirmala Devi was swept away by the strong current of the Ganga from Babua Ghat to Kashtaharni Ghat in Munger.
- •Divers Shambhu Kumar and Anand Raj, stationed at the ghat, jumped into the river without hesitation to rescue her.
- •The divers used life jackets and safety equipment to navigate the strong current and bring the woman to safety.
- •After the rescue, Nirmala Devi, in gratitude, offered her gold locket, which the divers humbly refused.
- •The courage and promptness of Shambhu and Anand in saving the woman's life are being widely praised.
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Sixty-year-old Nirmala Devi was swept from Babua Ghat to Kashtaharni Ghat by the strong current of the Ganga. Spotting her struggle, divers Shambhu Kumar and Anand Raj equipped themselves with life jackets and safety gear, jumped into the river, and successfully pulled her to safety.
Overwhelmed with emotion and gratitude after being saved from the strong current, Nirmala Devi tried to give the gold locket she was wearing around her neck to the divers. However, Shambhu Kumar and Anand Raj flatly refused to accept it, stating that saving her life was their biggest reward.
After receiving information about the successful rescue operation, the Mahant of Kashtaharni Ghat informed the Kotwali Police Station.
