Guwahati: A tourist fell into a river while taking a selfie in the North Sikkim district. Police have informed in this regard on Tuesday. According to police information, 21-year-old Abhishek Kumar from Bihar was in Lachung Nagar on Monday. While taking a selfie, his leg slipped and he fell into the Lachung River around 7.30 am.

Police officials said a rescue operation has been going on for more than 24 hours to evacuate Kumar. He said the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) and Sikkim Police are jointly conducting search operations.

He also said that officials and locals of the Travel Agents Association of Sikkim are cooperating in search of Kumar. Lakhs of tourists visit the remote Lachung and Yumthang valleys near the Indo-China border every year to enjoy its fascinating landscape and apple orchards.

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