The Nagpur Rural Police has declared the riverbed of Kanhanin Waki as a danger zone. The police have put up a board and banned swimming here.
Last month, four students drowned here. So far, hundreds of people have died due to drowning in this riverbed. Considering the rush of tourists and college students at this place, this area has now been declared as a restricted area. Khapa police have put up notice boards here.
Kanhan River is located at some distance from Waki in Saoner. There is a dargah of Tajuddin Baba at Waki. A crowd of devotees here throughout the year. This place is popular as a picnic spot. So, many people go down to swim in the river water.
The police has appealed to the tourists and youths coming to Waki not to go swimming in the restricted area and not to take selfies. The police department has warned that action will be taken against those who violate the order.