Search launched for youth who jumped into Mahakali River

Summary

Security personnel from Nepal and India are searching for a 27-year-old man who jumped into the Mahakali River from the Banbasa bridge along the Nepal-India border in Kanchanpur. The rescue operation has been hindered by the river’s strong current.

Key Points
  • A 27-year-old man, Sunil Khatri, jumped into the Mahakali River from the Banbasa bridge on the Nepal-India border in Kanchanpur.
  • Security personnel from both Nepal and India launched a search and rescue operation after receiving the information.
  • The search was suspended after dark on Friday and resumed on Saturday morning.
  • The strong current in the Mahakali River is making the operation difficult.
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