Two persons went missing after being swept away by the Trishuli river at Bharatpur Metropolitan City-29, Gaighat in Chitwan district.

The incident took place at around 4:30 pm on Saturday while trying to wash their faces in the river, he said. They had gone there for a picnic programme, it was informed.

The missing persons have been identified as Arjun Pradhan, 30, and Prabin Shrestha, both from Saptagandaki Chowk of Bharatpur metropolis-10, said Deputy Superintendent of Police Bijaya Pandit.

Police said search for the missing was underway.

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