Chandrapur: A family visit turned tragic in Dhanora village of Chandrapur on Tuesday when a man, his young daughter, and niece drowned in the Wardha river while washing clothes. The deceased were identified as Raju Kodape (40), a resident of Khamona in Rajura, his 12-year-old daughter Arpita, and his 14-year-old niece Priyanka Madavi.
Incident Details
According to preliminary reports, Raju accidentally stepped into deep water, misjudging the river's depth. As he struggled, Arpita and Priyanka attempted to rescue him but were also pulled into the water. Efforts to trace the victims were ongoing at the time of reporting.
The tragic incident has left the village in shock. Local authorities have launched a search operation to recover the bodies. Further details are awaited as the investigation continues.
