A mother and her 6 year-old son are missing in the Narayani River near the Pashupati Temple in Bharatpur, Chitwan. Fortunately, the mother’s 11 year-old daughter has been rescued by police.
The missing mother, 32-year old Srijana Sharma, is from Khairahani Municipality 1 and currently resides in Munal Chowk, Bharatpur Metropolitan City 12. Her son, 6 year-old Prasiddha Poudel, is also missing.
According to the District Police Office, Chitwan, the family went to the riverbank behind the Pashupati Temple in Bharatpur Metropolitan City’s Ward 1 to wash their feet.
Police Rescue 11-Year-Old Girl
The police successfully rescued Sharma’s 11 year old daughter, Prasiddhi Poudel, from the river.
The Area Police Office in Narayangadh worked with a disaster rescue team to bring the girl to safety. Reports indicate that she is in normal condition.
However, Sharma and her younger son remain unaccounted for.
Search Operation Underway
Authorities have launched a search operation to locate the missing mother and son.
Rescue teams are actively searching the river as they work to find their whereabouts.
The incident took place near the Pashupati Temple, a popular location for walks and recreational activities along the river.
Authorities Continue Search for Missing Pair
The District Police Office in Chitwan has confirmed that the search for Sharma and Prasiddha is ongoing.
Officials have advised caution near the river, particularly in areas with strong currents that may pose risks to those nearby.
Further updates are anticipated as the search operation progresses.