Phagwara, May 12 (UNI) In a tragic incident, two siblings, Ashu (25) and her brother Pappu (35) belonging to the Rajput community and residents of Chandigarh Basti, reportedly drowned in the Beas river near village Ahali Kalan PS Kabirpur.
The incident occurred near the banks of the Beas River in the Mand area of Sultanpur Lodhi.
The police said on Monday that the siblings, residents of Sultanpur Lodhi, had reportedly gone to the riverbank for daily wage work and were taking a bath in the river when the incident happened.
According to sources, the body of Pappu has been recovered by local authorities. However, a search operation led by divers is still underway to trace the body of Ashu, his sister.
Deputy Commissioner Kapurthala Amit Kumar Panchal confirmed the mishap.
The police are investigating the matter. Local residents have expressed grief over the loss.
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