A 17-year-old tourist tragically died following a scuffle with security guards at Varanasi's Namo Ghat, prompting a police investigation and raising concerns about safety at popular tourist destinations.
Key Points
- A 17-year-old tourist from Sonbhadra died after a scuffle at Varanasi's Namo Ghat.
- The altercation reportedly involved private security guards at the ghat.
- Police have detained four individuals in connection with the incident.
- Authorities are reviewing CCTV footage to investigate the circumstances surrounding the tourist's death at Namo Ghat.
A 17-year-old tourist from Sonbhadra died on Sunday after an alleged scuffle with private security guards at the Namo Ghat in Varanasi, police said.
Details of the Namo Ghat Incident
Kotwali Assistant Commissioner of Police Vijay Pratap Singh said that in the incident, which occurred in the early hours of the day in the Namo Ghat area under the Adampur police station limits, four persons have been detained.
He said a group of tourists from Sonbhadra had come to visit the ghat when an argument broke out with private security guards deployed at the ramp gate over an issue. The altercation soon turned violent, in which one person, identified as Rajesh Chintu, 17, sustained injuries.
The injured boy was rushed to the divisional hospital, where doctors declared him dead, Singh said.
Police Investigation Underway
After reaching the spot, the police detained four persons in connection with the case, he said.
The ACP said CCTV footage from the surrounding area is being examined, and further legal action will be taken on the basis of the investigation.
