Long wait ends for residents

Residents of Rewa have finally received some good news after months of waiting. The municipal corporation reopened the Mihir Sen swimming pool for the general public on Saturday, 8 June. The facility, which remains shut for nearly two years for major repairs, is now available for both regular swimmers and occasional visitors.

Locals turned up in small numbers on the first morning, with many expressing relief that the pool is functional again before the summer peaks.

Two payment options for users

The corporation has introduced a flexible fee structure to accommodate different types of users. Those who wish to swim regularly can opt for a monthly membership of ₹2,500. For residents who plan to use the pool only once in a while, an hourly rate of ₹100 has been fixed.

Officials said the idea is to ensure the pool remains accessible without discouraging casual swimmers. “Not everyone can commit to a monthly plan. The hourly option is for college students and working professionals,” a municipal officer explained.

Three sessions, one reserved for women

The pool will operate in three different time slots through the day. The morning session from 6 AM to 10 AM is open for all. In a notable move, the corporation has reserved the evening slot between 5 PM and 6 PM exclusively for women, keeping safety and convenience in mind.

The final session from 6 PM to 8 PM is again open for all. To avoid overcrowding, authorities have capped entry at 30 swimmers per session.

Strict documentation, age rules in place

Registration is mandatory before anyone can enter the pool. Applicants need to produce either an Aadhaar card, voter ID, marksheet, or birth certificate at the time of registration. Children below 18 years must carry written consent from a parent or guardian.

Officials have also clarified that kids under five years will not be allowed inside the pool area at all. “This is purely a safety measure. Young children require separate facilities which we do not have here,” a corporation source said.

For children aged between 5 and 14 years, presence of a parent or guardian is compulsory throughout the swimming session.

Lifeguards deployed, diving pool remains shut

The corporation has deployed trained lifeguards and swimming instructors for every session. Swimmers who do not know how to swim will only be allowed in the shallow section. Additionally, anyone suffering from a contagious disease will be denied entry to prevent health risks for others.

Meanwhile, the diving pool adjacent to the main facility will remain closed until further orders. Officials cited safety concerns and said a decision on reopening it will be taken only after a thorough review of standards.

Private operator yet to be finalised

According to municipal authorities, the process to select a private agency for long-term operation and maintenance of the pool is still underway. But given persistent public demand, the corporation has decided to run the facility on its own for now.

"We did not want to delay the reopening any further. The tender process takes time, but citizens needed access immediately,” a senior official said.

Residents have been asked to follow all posted rules and cooperate with security staff during their visit.

Unidentified Woman Found Dead on Rewa’s NH-39 

Body bearing multiple injury marks recovered near petrol pump; police probe accident and murder angles as identification efforts continue.

A woman, yet to be identified, was found dead under suspicious circumstances along National Highway-39 in Rewa district early on Saturday morning, triggering a police investigation into possible homicide or a hit-and-run.

Body Found Near Petrol Pump

Local residents spotted the body around 6:30 am near the Gerui petrol pump on the Rewa-Sidhi stretch. The woman, believed to be in her early thirties, was lying on the service lane. Bystanders said the spot is not very isolated, but the early hour meant fewer vehicles were passing by.

Injury Marks Raise Suspicion

Officials from the Gudh police station reached the scene after being alerted by passersby. Initial examination of the body revealed multiple injury marks on the face, arms, and torso. “The nature of some wounds does not clearly point to a road accident. We are keeping both possibilities open — a vehicle strike or a deliberate assault,” a police officer present at the site told reporters.

Accident or murder? Police probe both angles

According to sources familiar with the matter, no skid marks or vehicle debris were found immediately near the body, which has added to the suspicion. Investigators are now checking CCTV footage from nearby dhabas and fuel pumps. A forensic team has collected samples from the spot.

“The exact cause of death will be known only after the post-mortem report arrives. Till then, nothing can be ruled out,” said a senior official from Gudh police station.

Efforts on to identify victim

The woman had no identity documents or mobile phone on her. Police have circulated photographs of the deceased among nearby villages and toll plaza staff. Local residents have been questioned, but no missing person complaint matching her description has been filed in the immediate area so far.

What happens next

The body has been sent to the district hospital for autopsy. A case under relevant sections of the BNS has been registered. Police said they are also scanning records of recent missing women from Rewa, Sidhi, and adjoining districts. Officials have appealed to anyone with information to come forward.