Tragedy Strikes: Seven Family Members Dead, Three Missing After SUV Swept Away in Punjab Flood

A devastating flood incident in Punjab's Jaijon Choe rivulet led to the deaths of seven family members and left three missing. Heavy rainfall caused the seasonal rivulet to overflow, sweeping away the family's SUV as they traveled to a wedding. Rescue efforts continue for the missing individuals.

In a tragic incident on Sunday, seven members of a family lost their lives, and three others went missing after their vehicle was swept away by the flooded Jaijon Choe rivulet, located 34 km from the area. According to local police, the rivulet had swollen due to heavy rainfall that impacted several parts of Punjab and neighboring regions.

The family of ten, along with their driver, were en route from Dehra near Mehatpur in Himachal Pradesh to Mehrowal village in SBS Nagar to attend a wedding. Enroute to Mehrowal, their SUV was caught in the swollen rivulet's waters. Fortunately, locals managed to rescue one occupant and promptly transported him to the Government Dispensary in Jaijon.

Deputy Superintendent of Police Jagir Singh reported that seven bodies, which included two women, have been recovered from the rivulet. Rescue operations are ongoing to locate the three missing individuals.

(With inputs from agencies.)