Archive · 4 Aug 2025
Meghalaya Official Swept Away by River During Picnic
A government worker in Meghalaya went on a picnic with his family but was swept away by a fast-moving river.
The river was overflowing because of heavy rain the night before.
The worker tried to cross the river, but the strong current took him away.
Rescue teams looked for him, but they had to stop searching when it got too dark.
They planned to continue the search the next day.
An official from Meghalaya's Agriculture Department was swept away by a river during a family picnic.
The incident occurred at Sella Wari near the Ganol River in West Garo Hills district.
The official, identified as Teseng M Sangma, was trying to cross the river.
Heavy rainfall the previous night caused the river's water level to rise significantly.
Search and rescue operations were initiated but were called off due to poor visibility and resumed the following morning.
- Who
- Teseng M Sangma, an official from the Meghalaya Agriculture Department.
- What
- An official was swept away by the Ganol River.
- When
- The incident occurred on Sunday.
- Where
- Sella Wari near Ganol River, West Garo Hills district, Meghalaya.
- Why
- The official attempted to cross the river during a family picnic, and was swept away by strong currents due to heavy rainfall.
- Victim
- Teseng M Sangma
- Department
- Meghalaya Agriculture Department
- Location
- Sella Wari near Ganol River
- District
- West Garo Hills
- Incident
- Swept away by river
- Reason
- Attempting to cross the river during picnic
