9 swept away during religious dip in Brahmaputra; 4 rescued
Silchar, Dec. 11 -- A group of nine people, including two tourists from Europe, were reportedly swept away by the strong currents of the Brahmaputra River in Guwahati's Uzanbazar while performing a 'bhakti snan' (religious dip) ritual on Wednesday afternoon.
According to officials, four people, including the two foreign nationals, were rescued, while five others remain missing, prompting a large-scale rescue operation.
The incident took place near Bhaktikutir, an ISKCON-affiliated prayer site below the Kharghuli hills. After offering prayers at the Krishna temple, the group reportedly entered the river for a ritual bath, officials said, adding that they were dragged away by the force of the river.
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