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Father Dies and 12-Year-Old Son Missing After Falling Into River While Fishing in Mizoram
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News18•07-10-2026, 19:30
Father Dies and 12-Year-Old Son Missing After Falling Into River While Fishing in Mizoram
- •A 60-year-old man named Biakhmingthanga died and his 12-year-old son Lalzawmpuia went missing after falling into the Tuipui river in Mizoram's Lawngtlai district.
- •The father and his two sons had been camping by the river since Tuesday night for fishing near the Bangladesh border.
- •The tragedy unfolded when the older son fell into the river and the father attempted to rescue him, with both being swept away by the current.
- •The incident was discovered when villagers found the family's younger 10-year-old son crying alone on the riverbank.
- •Biakhmingthanga's body was recovered downstream while search and rescue operations continue for the missing boy.
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A 60-year-old man named Biakhmingthanga died and his 12-year-old son Lalzawmpuia went missing after falling into the Tuipui river while fishing near the Bangladesh border on Wednesday.
The Mizoram Fisheries department announced a closed season for catching riverine breeding fish species and aquatic life from October 10 to November 30.
Violators of the fishing ban issued under the Mizoram Fisheries Act, 2002, may face imprisonment of up to three months, a fine of up to Rs 5,000, or both.
