Rohtak youth washed away in Beas

Our Correspondent

Manali, June 30

A tourist from Haryana was washed away in the strong currents of the Beas near Vashisht Chowk today.

The deceased, Pardeep Kumar (34), a resident of Rohtak (Haryana), was physically challenged. He and his friends were bathing on the banks when Pardeep lost balance and fell into the river. His friends tried to save him, but their efforts proved futile. A rescue operation has been launched by the police.