Archive · 31 May 2025
Sikkim River Accident: BJP Leader Missing, Rescue Underway
A vehicle carrying tourists in Sikkim fell into the Teesta River on Thursday evening.
Among the passengers were BJP leader Itishree Jena and her family.
The accident occurred after the vehicle went off the road between Chungthang and Munshithang, resulting in one confirmed death and eight people missing.
Rescue operations are currently underway, but are being hindered by difficult weather conditions and the river's strong currents.
Two individuals were rescued and are currently in the ICU.
Authorities from Odisha and Sikkim are collaborating to provide assistance.
A vehicle carrying tourists, including Odisha BJP leader Itishree Jena, plunged into the Teesta River in Sikkim.
The accident occurred between Chungthang and Munshithang on Thursday evening.
One person died, and eight others are missing, including Itishree Jena and her family members.
Two survivors, Itishree Jena's son and nephew, were rescued and are in the ICU.
Rescue efforts are underway, but hampered by bad weather and strong river currents.
- Who
- A vehicle carrying tourists, including Itishree Jena and family.
- What
- A tourist vehicle fell into the Teesta River.
- When
- Thursday evening
- Where
- Between Chungthang and Munshithang in Sikkim.
- Why
- The vehicle skidded off the road.
- Location
- Sikkim, India
- Accident Site
- Teesta River
- Passengers
- 11
- Casualties
- 1 dead, 8 missing
- Missing Among
- Itishree Jena, BJP leader from Odisha, and family
- Accident Time
- Thursday evening
Sources
5 Odisha tourists missing after vehicle plunges into Teesta River in Sikkim; rescue operations on
1 dead, BJP leader among 9 missing after tourist vehicle falls in river in Sikkim
Vehicle falls into river in Sikkim, Odisha BJP leader among 9 missing
Vehicle falls into Teesta in Sikkim; 1 dead, 8 missing
