Indore (Madhya Pradesh): A 26-year-old youth accidentally fell into a deep gorge while feeding monkeys at Jam Gate-- a famous tourist spot on the Mandleshwar–Mhow road on Tuesday. He was rescued after a 1-hour search operation and was rushed to the hospital, however he succumbed during the treatment.
According to reports, the 26-year-old youth, identified as Sujal Kannauj, a resident of Kukshi, came to Jam Gate for a getaway. Sujal was accompanied by his three friends, Vijay Mujalda (25), Mansaram Solanki (27), and Lokesh. They were travelling in a Thar vehicle.
The accident occurred at around 7am, when Sujal was feeding biscuits to monkeys while standing near the edge of the road. While doing so, he lost his balance and slipped into the deep gorge. Panic erupted among his friends and tourists.
Upon receiving information about the incident, Mandleshwar police immediately reached the spot. An intensive search operation was initiated to find the youth at 10am. The search operation lasted for more than an hour. The rescue team carefully searched the entire gorge.
After a prolonged effort, Suraj was finally spotted. He was rescued and rushed to a nearby hospital for immediate medical attention, where he succumbed during treatment.