A youth who came for a picnic at Sekmai River near Koujengleima area under Sekmai Police Station went missing in the river at around 3.45 pm on Sunday, sources said.
The youth Taniyo Chithung, 23, son of Chandrakanta of Mantripukhri Mercy Lane, came for a picnic with his friends at a spot near the bank of Sekmai river. He is suspected to have drowned in the river,and search has been ongoing till late evening by a team of Fire Service. Professional divers were also called in, the sources said.