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Youth drowns in flooded Kila river in Bareilly, police claim he jumped while intoxicated

A youth from Kila Cantonment in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, has gone missing after drowning in the flooded Kila river. Local divers have been deployed for rescue operations as the search continued until evening. According to police reports, the individual jumped into the river while under the influence of an intoxicant. Authorities are currently monitoring the situation closely.

A tragic incident occurred in Bareilly as a youth drowned in the Kila river amidst rising water levels. According to local administration, the missing person is a resident of the Kila Cantonment area. The incident caused significant distress in the locality, prompting immediate notification to the authorities.

Police officials have stated, based on their preliminary investigation, that the youth jumped into the river while intoxicated. However, further inquiries are underway to confirm the exact circumstances surrounding the event. Police teams arrived at the scene to manage the situation and initiate necessary procedures.

Rescue operations commenced immediately following the report of the incident. A team of divers was deployed to search for the youth within the river. By evening, no trace of the individual had been found, leaving the family in a state of deep concern.

The strong current of the river has posed significant challenges to the rescue mission. Divers are continuously searching various sections of the river to locate the youth. The administration has urged citizens to avoid the riverbanks and exercise extreme caution during this period of high water levels.

Local residents have also gathered at the riverbank to assist the rescue teams. Police have indicated that any concrete information will be shared as it becomes available. Efforts to confirm the identity of the youth and reach out to his family members are ongoing.

This incident has become a major topic of concern in the area. The administration was already on alert due to the flooding of the Kila river, but this event has highlighted the need for heightened safety measures. The rescue operation remains active with divers working diligently.

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