The deceased has been identified as Dheeraj, son of Mukesh. Dheeraj, practising lawyer at Bagli court, had gone to bathe in the river with his friends Manish and a government lawyer Gajrasingh Chouhan.
Recently, MLA Pahar Singh Kanoje released a video on social media in which he said, “I express my regret for the unfortunate incident that happened amidst the presidential elections of the city.
A flash flood in the Manji river in Dharamsala last year had left a trail of destruction. Many private buildings and government infrastructure were damaged. Those living on the banks of the river are fearful that another flash flood may occur during the current monsoon season.