Bank Employee Swept Away in Betul River While Picnicking

A bank employee named Rishabh Waghmare was swept away by rising river waters during a picnic in Betul district, Madhya Pradesh, while two colleagues managed to swim to safety. Search efforts by divers have been unsuccessful.

A bank employee on a Sunday picnic in Betul district, Madhya Pradesh, was swept away by river currents; he remains missing while two colleagues swam to safety, an official reported.

The incident occurred near Bakur village, about 60 km from Betul headquarters, where nine bank employees were enjoying a picnic. Area Sub-Divisional Officer of Police (SDOP) Roshan Jain confirmed the details to PTI.

Three employees were crossing a culvert when the water level suddenly rose. Two swam to safety, but Rishabh Waghmare was swept away. Divers have searched extensively but have not located him, said the SDOP.

(With inputs from agencies.)