Young man and girl drown in Kheda Narmada canal: Search underway after black car and slippers found on shore; Youth's body found; Girl still untraceable after 20 hours

An unclaimed car was found on the Narmada canal on the Thermal-Sagol road in Kheda district last night. Based on the evidence found at the spot, it is suspected that a young man and a girl fell into the canal. As soon as the incident was reported, the local police reached the spot and launched a search. A black coloured Maruti Suzuki Ciaz car was found on the side of the canal. Investigation of the car and other materials revealed that the two men were from Balasinor in Mahisagar. The persons who fell into the canal have been identified as Gautam Rakeshbhai Mehra and Nirali Ajaybhai Brahmbhatt. The Dakor police have registered a case and further action is being taken after the body of a young man named Gautam Mehra was found in a canal passing near Ness village near Dakor. However, even after more than 20 hours of the incident, no trace of the missing girl has been found yet. At present, the police and fire brigade teams are continuing an intensive rescue operation to search for the girl in the canal. The two were seen sitting on the embankment of the canal before the incident. According to the information received from the locals, the two men were seen sitting on the embankment of the canal before the incident. Meanwhile, it is suspected that the driver of the car, Gautam, got down into the canal to wash the rubber pedal to put his foot in the car. Gautam's leg slipped due to green on the steps Gautam's leg suddenly slipped and he drowned in the deep water of the canal. Nirali, who was with him, tried to save him, but it is possible that he also slipped and fell into the canal due to the green. The rubber pedal of the girl's slippers and car were found on the embankment of the canal. These items were found on the banks of the canal and the suspicion that the two men were swept away in the canal waters has strengthened. As soon as the incident was reported, people in the vicinity rushed to the spot. The local administration is trying to trace the duo with the help of divers. Sewalia police station PI Satish Kambal said that a missing person has been registered in Balasinor, a search has been launched by the swimmers. Difficulty in search as water flow is high Despite the difficulties in the search operation due to the high flow of water in the canal, extensive efforts are being made by the administration to find the young man and girl.