Search Underway for ITBP Personnel's Son Feared Drowned in Arunachal Pradesh
Arunachal: ITBP personnel's son feared drowned in river while picnicking
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A 17-year-old boy, Prateshmesh Baswakar, is feared drowned in the Yomgo River in West Siang district, Arunachal Pradesh, after being swept away while picnicking with friends. A search operation has been launched, but strong currents and recent heavy rains are complicating efforts.
- 01Prateshmesh Baswakar, 17, is missing after being swept away in the Yomgo River.
- 02The incident occurred during a picnic with nine other minors near Bene.
- 03Rescue operations involve ITBP personnel and local residents.
- 04Heavy rainfall has caused rivers to swell, complicating search efforts.
- 05Search operations are expected to continue into Monday.
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On May 3, 2023, in West Siang district, Arunachal Pradesh, 17-year-old Prateshmesh Baswakar, son of an Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) personnel, was swept away by the strong currents of the Yomgo River while picnicking with friends. The group of ten minors approached the riverbank to take a video when the incident occurred. A massive search operation involving ITBP personnel and local residents was launched immediately. However, as of late Sunday evening, Prateshmesh has not been located. The search efforts are hampered by continuous rainfall over the past week, which has caused the river to swell and pose additional risks. Rescuers plan to continue the search on Monday, hoping to find the missing teenager.
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The incident has raised concerns about safety during recreational activities near rivers, especially in the context of rising water levels due to rainfall.
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