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Maharashtra: Body of 19-year-old who fell into Vitawa Creek from local train

The body of 19-year-old Akash Sharma, who fell into Vitawa Creek near Kalwa while travelling by train, was recovered on Friday afternoon. The Thane Disaster Response Force, with help from local fishermen, carried out the search operation despite strong currents. Police have registered a case of accidental death and launched further investigation.

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In an unfortunate incident at Thane, the body of a 19-year-old man who fell into Vitawa Creek near Kalwa was recovered on Friday afternoon. As per the civic official, the boy fell into the creek at Thane while he was travelling on a suburban train.

The Thane Municipal Corporation Disaster Management Cell Chief Yasin Tadvi asserted that Akash Sharma, a resident of Gholai Nagar in Kalwa, fell into the creek at 1:00 pm on Thursday while travelling by train from Mulund. As soon as this unfortunate incident happened, authorities took charge and began the search operation.

The Disaster Management Cell Chief, Yasin, while addressing this unfortunate incident, also said, "Personnel from the Thane Disaster Response Force (TDRF) were involved in the search operation along with two boats. Local fishermen also took part. The search continued till 6:15 pm on Thursday and then resumed on Friday morning. The body was found at 12:30 pm today by fishermen Prathamesh Kharkar, Jitu Kharkar, and Suresh Vitawkar," as cited by news agency PTI.

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