Family Tragedy: Nine Dead as SUV Swept Away by Flooded Rivulet

Nine people, eight from one family, died and two remain missing after their SUV was swept away by a flooded rivulet in Punjab. The vehicle was attempting to cross despite warnings. Rescue efforts are ongoing, with nine bodies recovered so far, including five females.

Nine individuals, eight from a single family, lost their lives, and two others are missing after their SUV was swept away by the swollen Jaijon Choe, a seasonal rivulet in Punjab, police confirmed.

The SUV was traveling from Himachal Pradesh to Punjab for a wedding when heavy rain caused the rivulet to flood. Despite warnings from locals, the driver attempted to cross, resulting in the tragic incident.

The Deputy Commissioner has deployed the National Disaster Response Force for rescue operations. Nine bodies have been recovered, and efforts continue to find the missing persons.