A tragic accident in Sikkim claimed one life and left eight tourists missing, including BJP's Itishree Jena, after their vehicle plunged into the Teesta river. The incident occurred between Chungthang and Munshithang, with two boys rescued after being caught on a tree. Rescue operations are underway, complicated by inclement weather, as authorities search for the missing individuals.
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