The incident occurred on 4/9 on the Yamuna River in Uttar Pradesh state. A video shows Mohd Junaid, 19, climbing over a bridge railing and plunging into the murky floodwaters as his friends cheered.
The victim surfaced for a few seconds and tried to swim ashore, but the current carried him away. He quickly became exhausted and disappeared beneath the surface.
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Mohd Junaid, 19, climbs over the railing of a bridge over the Yamuna River in India on 4/9, preparing to jump. Photo: Jam Press/TIM |
Mohd Junaid, 19, climbs over the railing of a bridge over the Yamuna River in India on 4/9, preparing to jump. Photo: Jam Press/TIM
Police, divers, and the State Disaster Response Force launched a search operation, but Junaid remains missing. The rescue effort has been hampered by high water levels following days of heavy rain.
According to authorities, the bet arose while Junaid and his friends were playing by the river. The friends who encouraged him and filmed the incident will face charges.
"Such recklessness will not be tolerated," an official stated.
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The final moments show Mohd Junaid, 19, struggling before being swept away by the floodwaters on 4/9. Photo: Jam Press/TIM |
The final moments show Mohd Junaid, 19, struggling before being swept away by the floodwaters on 4/9. Photo: Jam Press/TIM
The incident has sparked outrage in the local community. Many consider it a stark warning about the dangers of reckless behavior for social media attention. They are calling on authorities to enhance safety measures along the riverbanks.
Minh Phuong (The Sun)
