Two feared drowned in Kosasthalaiyar river

Police said Niwas slipped into the river first and Ajith jumped to rescue Niwas, but both went missing. On information, Manali New Town police and personnel from Fire and Rescue services rushed to the spot and launched a search operation. However, they could not be traced till Sunday night. Meanwhile, a guest worker, who was washed away in the Kosasthalaiyar river near Minjur on Sunday, was rescued by the Fire and Rescue team after two hours of struggle. The incident happened in Seemapuram village, said police.