A 26-year-old man drowned in the Doyang Reservoir on April 11 afternoon while rowing a canoe.

The deceased has been identified as Yilobemo Kikon of Pangti village. According to sources, the incident occurred between 2 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Eyewitnesses, including anglers fishing along the reservoir belt, reported that the canoe suddenly capsized in the middle of the dam. However, the exact cause of the incident could not be immediately ascertained.

An update from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) indicated that the witness was at a distance when the mishap took place.

Personnel from the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and police from the Doyang outpost were present at the site. The SDRF informed that they received a distress call at around 4 p.m. and promptly rushed to the location. However, due to the late hour, search operations could not be initiated on Saturday.

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Officials stated that the search operation will commence at 6 a.m. on Sunday, April 12, with teams from the NDRF expected to join the rescue efforts.