2014 Beas River Tragedy

The 2014 Beas River tragedy refers to a catastrophic event that occurred on June 8, 2014, near the banks of the Beas River in Himachal Pradesh, India, resulting in the deaths of multiple students from Punjab's Vishva Bharati Institute of Management and Technology. Approximately 24 students, along with a teacher, were swept away by a sudden surge of water during an industrial visit when a dam was unexpectedly opened upstream. The incident sparked widespread outrage over the lack of safety measures and public accountability. Rescue operations were initiated promptly, involving local authorities, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), and the Indian Army. The tragedy highlighted the critical need for stringent regulations and safety protocols concerning river management and dam operations in India.