Tragedy Strikes Weeks Before Wedding: Brothers Swept Away in Tissa River

A joint operation by the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) recovered the body of Laichat Wangpan, a 25-year-old resident of Chasa village in Arunachal Pradesh's Tirap district, on Saturday. Laichat went missing after he and his elder brother, Wangthoa, were swept away by the strong currents of the Tissa River.

The incident unfolded on Wednesday when the brothers, on their way back from buying meat for Laichat's forthcoming wedding, faced a tragic accident. Whereas three members of their group safely crossed the river, Wangthoa slipped, causing Laichat to jump in after him, resulting in both being carried away by the powerful current near Chajanpong point.

Initial attempts by the SDRF and District Disaster Management Authority failed to find Laichat. However, their efforts were reinforced by the NDRF on April 4, eventually leading to the recovery of his body. The search operation involved local villagers from several communities, illustrating the collaborative effort to locate the missing brothers.