Tragic rescue attempt: Sisters are washed away while trying to save their brother in the Ganges

In a tragic incident in Haripur Kalan, two minor sisters were swept away by the strong current of the Ganges while trying to save their nine-year-old brother Suraj from drowning.

According to police reports, the incident occurred around 11:30 am at Geeta Kutir Ghat, where a woman was bathing along with five children from two families.

The brave sisters Sakshi (15) and Vaishnavi (13) managed to push their brother to the river bank, but were themselves caught in the current and swept away. A search operation involving the state disaster police was launched, but the siblings are still missing.

(With contributions from agencies.)