Uttarkashi (Uttarakhand) [India], March 19 (ANI): The body of a man who had gone missing after Holi celebrations, was retrieved from River Bhagirathi in Uttarkashi on Saturday.

According to the ITBP the man identified as Ajay Gusain (23), a native of Athali village, reportedly drowned in the river where he had gone on Friday to take a bath with his friends after Holi celebrations.

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12th Battalion ITBP Matli and State Disaster Relief Force (SDRF) conducted search operations.

Further details are awaited. (ANI)

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