Nongpoh, July 28: A 47-year-old man, identified as EB Nongshli of Umtasor Mawdkhar village, was swept away by the swollen Iewsier river on the evening of July 27 while spending time with friends on a bridge over the river.
The incident occurred around 7:00 PM. According to eyewitnesses, Nongshli was relaxing on the bridge when he suddenly slipped and fell into the river. Due to the strong current and high water levels following recent rains, he was quickly carried away before anyone could intervene.
Despite immediate rescue efforts by his friends and local residents, the victim could not be located.
Umtasor Mawdkhar headman, R. Mukhim, confirmed the incident and said he immediately informed the Nongpoh Police after receiving the news. He rushed to the site to coordinate local search operations, which continued throughout the night. Villagers entered the river with the hope of finding the missing man, but their efforts yielded no results.
Search operations resumed early the following morning with the involvement of more villagers and local authorities.
Speaking to reporters, Phyrnai Nongshli, the victim’s younger sister, said her brother had left home earlier that day, saying he was going to visit relatives. By nightfall, the family was devastated to learn of the tragic incident.
She expressed heartfelt gratitude to the villagers for their relentless support and continued efforts to locate her brother.
As of the time of reporting, the body of EB Nongshli remains missing. Search and rescue efforts are ongoing.
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