Man dies after falling into Agra canal in southeast Delhi

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Jun 18 2018 | 11:45 PM IST

A man, who was allegedly drunk, died after falling into the Agra canal in southeast Delhi while trying to escape from a security guard of a water park, where he was forcefully trying to enter, police said today.

Yesterday, police was informed about three men -- Sameer, Said and Rameez -- who were forcefully trying to enter the Kalindi Kunj water park, they said.

When they were trying to enter the water park, the security guards on duty stopped them, following which Said and Rameez escaped towards the parking lot, whereas Sameer went inside the park, police said.

Sameer was allegedly beaten by the guards when he was trying to cross the iron railing following which he fell into the Agra canal, they said.

Since it was night,he could not be traced, police said, adding that a disaster management team traced his body in the morning.

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First Published: Jun 18 2018 | 11:45 PM IST