Car swept away in Punjab

Tragedy struck in Punjab when a vehicle carrying a wedding party was swept away by the swollen Jaijon Choe rivulet, resulting in the deaths of nine people, including eight family members from Himachal Pradesh. The group was traveling to a wedding when their SUV was caught in rushing floodwaters, despite warnings from locals. Rescue efforts managed to save one individual, while the search continues for two others who remain missing. The victims have been identified, and state officials, including Himachal Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, expressed deep condolences and reported that relief operations are underway. Eyewitness accounts suggest that the driver ignored warnings about the dangerous conditions, leading to the tragic incident. Heavy rainfall in the region has contributed to the flooding, turning normally dry rivulets into treacherous traps.