Two youths fall into lake in Pavagadh, one drowns
Four friends from Katkuva village in Bodeli taluka of Chhota Udepur district went to the Mahakali temple on Pavagadh hill. After offering prayers, they decided to visit Vadatalav, a popular spot near the hill, while returning to their village.
One of the four, Vipul Rathwa, decided to enter the pond for a dip. However, he started drowning, and upon seeing him, his friend Jignesh Rathwa entered to save him. Jignesh was unable to rescue Vipul and began to drown.
Jignesh, however, managed to reach a mound in the pond and save himself. Bystanders called the fire brigade from Halol and the police. Personnel from the fire brigade brought out Jignesh safely. After an extensive search, Vipul's body was also fished out.
The relatives of the deceased were informed about the incident and reached Pavagadh. An autopsy was performed on the body at the Halol referral hospital.
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