In a heart-wrenching incident, Usha (72), an elderly woman from Derebail, tragically drowned at Someshwar beach while participating in the Pinda Pradhan ritual for her deceased brother-in-law. The ritual was performed on Monday, and Usha, wife of the late Jagadish Bhandari, was swept away by the sea while taking a dip in the water, in the presence of her relatives.
Despite efforts by locals who rushed to her aid and attempted to rescue her, Usha was found lifeless by the time she was brought back to shore. She had retired after serving as Assistant Secretary at NMPA for 40 years and is survived by her daughter.
Usha’s family had gathered at the beach for the ritual following the recent passing of Karunaker Bhandari, her sister Nisha’s husband. The body was transported to a hospital in Derlakatte for a post-mortem examination. Ullal Police have filed a case regarding the incident.
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