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Panchayat Member Found Dead on Kheerganga River Bank, Bageshwar
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 08 Aug 2026, 08:06 PM
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A member of the local panchayat was discovered dead along the Kheerganga riverbank in Bageshwar district, Uttarakhand, authorities said.
A panchayat member was found dead on the banks of the Kheerganga River in Bageshwar district, Uttarakhand, according to local police.
The body was discovered by a group of trekkers near the popular Kheerganga trekking route, a popular spot for tourists and locals alike.
Police have cordoned off the area and are conducting a preliminary investigation to determine the cause of death. No foul play has been reported at this stage.
The Uttarakhand government has expressed condolences to the family of the deceased and assured a thorough inquiry.
The body was discovered by a group of trekkers near the popular Kheerganga trekking route, a popular spot for tourists and locals alike.
Police have cordoned off the area and are conducting a preliminary investigation to determine the cause of death. No foul play has been reported at this stage.
The Uttarakhand government has expressed condolences to the family of the deceased and assured a thorough inquiry.