Indian man from Bihar dies in Nepal while swimming months before wedding
PTC News Desk: A 28-year-old man from Bihar's Gaya district died after drowning while swimming in Nepal's Phewa Lake on Friday, just months before his planned wedding.
The victim, Rohit Sharma, was a resident of Chichoura village in the Konch area of Gaya.
According to his family, Rohit had travelled to Nepal with four friends. The group first visited the famous Tal Barahi Temple in Pokhara and later went to Phewa Lake for a swim.
During the swim, Rohit entered deeper water and began drowning. His friends tried to rescue him but were unsuccessful.
After receiving information, a rescue team from Nepal's Armed Police Force (APF) reached the spot, pulled Rohit out of the lake and rushed him to a hospital. However, doctors declared him dead.
Local authorities have started the required legal procedures following the incident.
Rohit's wedding was scheduled for November or December this year, and preparations were about to begin. His death has left his family and the entire Chichoura village in shock.
Rohit's father, Sanjay Sharma, had passed away earlier. He is survived by his two brothers. His elder brother, Guddu Sharma, is a farmer and is the family's main breadwinner.
The incident has also raised fresh concerns about tourist safety at Phewa Lake, a popular destination that attracts thousands of visitors every year.
- PTC NEWS
