Lokmat News Network
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
“This is a lake, not a swimming pool. It is safer to enjoy it from a distance, as water bodies cannot speak,” was the message conveyed to students and citizens during an awareness drive at Harsul Lake on Monday. The initiative was organised by the Jalataran Saksharta Samiti and Harsul Talav Jalataran Saksharta Samiti and Vigilance Committee during a special field visit.
Highlighting the rising number of drowning incidents, municipal standing committee chairman Anil Makariye said such awareness efforts were essential. During the visit, Rajesh Bhosale briefed participants about the historical significance of Harsul Lake, its water storage capacity, depth and potential hazards. He also guided them on safety precautions to be taken while visiting the lake area.
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Tribute and pledge for safety
Participants paid tribute to those who had lost their lives due to drowning in Harsul Lake. They also resolved to intensify awareness campaigns to ensure that no student or citizen loses their life to drowning in the future. Those present included Ashok Hivarale, Azhar Pathan, Sanjay Deshmukh and others.