A girl with special needs has gone missing after going to bathe in the Madhumati river with her grandmother in Narail.
Lohagara Fire Service Station Officer Sohag Uz-Zaman confirmed the matter on Monday. The girl has been identified as Shima Khanam, 14.
According to local sources, Shima went to the river for a bath with her grandmother around 3pm on Sunday. At one stage, she was swept away by the river’s strong current. Her grandmother, unable to see her, called out to nearby locals for assistance.
Family members and locals conducted extensive search for a long period but failed to locate her. The Fire Service was then informed.
Officer Sohag said Khulna Fire Service diving team has been informed and will begin the rescue operation.
