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17-Year-Old Boy Drowns in Kangsai River, Overnight Search Continues with Divers
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News18•22-09-2026, 13:07
17-Year-Old Boy Drowns in Kangsai River, Overnight Search Continues with Divers
- •Sheikh Rahim, 17, went missing after drowning in the Kangsai River in Panskura.
- •The teenager was swept away by currents while bathing yesterday afternoon.
- •An overnight search operation was conducted, but no trace of Rahim has been found yet.
- •Divers and speedboats have been deployed again this morning to intensify the search.
- •Strong currents and the depth of the river are hindering rescue efforts.
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A 17-year-old boy named Sheikh Rahim went missing after being swept away by the currents while bathing in the Kangsai River with others.
An overnight search operation was launched by local residents and the Panskura Police, and as dawn broke, professional divers and speedboats were deployed to search a vast area of the river.
Rescue operations have faced significant difficulties due to the river's strong current and deep water.
