Ritish Bora drowned in the Siloni River at Longsokangthu Picnic Spot in Karbi Anglong during a family outing.
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DIPHU — A 19-year-old youth, Ritish Bora of Haldiati, Bakulia, drowned in the Siloni River at Longsokangthu Picnic Spot under Manja Police Station in Karbi Anglong, Assam, on Sunday.
According to information, Bora had come for an outing with four family members and a friend around 1 pm. He and his friend went to a dangerous spot in the river, where Bora was swept away by strong currents. His friend escaped unharmed, and the other four members are safe.
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SDRF and Fire and Emergency Services launched rescue operations immediately, but the body had not been recovered at the time of filing this report.
The group alleged that the popular picnic spot lacks safety measures, including life jackets, ropes, warning barricades, and danger signs. The search and rescue operation is ongoing.