Shahjahanpur (UP), Sep 13 (PTI) Two minors were on Monday swept away by strong currents while bathing in Garra river here, police said.

Superintendent of Police S Anand said, Manu Kumari (15) and Ankit (12), residents of Atasaliya village, slipped into deep water while taking a bath and were washed away.

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In addition to the local police, divers of PAC's flood relief team and NDRF are searching for the children, Anand added.

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