In a heart-wrenching incident, a 21-year-old woman drowned in the Umtru River in Ri-Bhoi yesterday.
The incident occurred near the Panitola Power House, as reported by the Fire and Emergency Service. The incident unfolded during a picnic, where Pooja Sarkar lost her life.
According to the preliminary information, Sarkar, from Guwahati, had come to the spot for a picnic with a group of friends. During the outing, tragedy struck when she ventured into the river, slipped and fell. Despite the efforts of her friends to rescue Sarkar, poor visibility in the water hindered their attempts to locate her.
Realising the severity of the situation, the friends sought assistance, leading to the arrival of the Fire and Emergency Service. The rescue team launched an extensive search operation, which ultimately led to the recovery of Sarkar’s lifeless body after a 30-minute search.
Upon retrieving the deceased, an inquest was conducted, as per standard procedure. Subsequently, her remains were sent for an autopsy to determine the exact cause of her demise.
