Ravichandran Ashwin’s Viral River Bathing Video Sparks Safety Alerts in Kanyakumari District | Prime News Network
CHENNAI, June 19 – A video featuring ex-Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin swimming with friends in the Paraliyaru River near Thiruvattar, Kanyakumari district, on June 18 has stirred widespread attention online. The footage, now viral on social media, shows Ashwin navigating a moss-laden, perilous section of the river, raising alarm among local communities and environmental experts.
The Kanyakumari district location, marked by treacherous currents and slippery rocks, is officially deemed a restricted zone due to recurring accidents. Despite this, the absence of visible caution boards has left visitors unaware of the risks. A recent Prime News Network investigation revealed that the same area accounted for a fatality last year, with the deceased succumbing to injuries after a slip on the riverbed.
Local authorities have faced criticism for the lack of signage near the hazardous stretch. Residents and tourism officials are now urging immediate action to install warning markers, emphasizing the danger posed by the river’s deceptive natural formations. “This isn’t the first time someone has ignored protocols to enter the area,” noted a community representative. “Ashwin’s video might glamorize it, but the reality is life-threatening.”
Prime News Network’s report highlights that the spot lies within a strictly regulated ecologically sensitive region, making Ashwin’s actions a potential violation of local guidelines. Authorities have renewed calls for the public to avoid the site, citing “high chances of accidents due to unstable terrain and unpredictable water flow.”
As debates around Ravichandran Ashwin’s social media presence intensify, the incident underscores key gaps in visitor safety measures for Tamil Nadu’s adventure tourism sites. Updates on administrative responses to the safety concerns will follow with Prime News Network.
