Shillong, Oct 13: A three-day search for a drowning victim in Umtru River ended Tuesday with the recovery of the body by a team of the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF).
Victim Bishnu Ghosh (19) of Saraibahi, Morigaon, Assam had drowned at Byrnihat on October 10.
SDRF traced the body downstream after it was washed away by strong current. Police found no injury marks. Family ruled out foul play, terming it accidental drowning, and sought waiver of post-mortem, which was allowed by Ri-Bhoi District Magistrate.
The body was handed over to family after formalities.
