A teenager who jumped into the river for a video for SNS with a 8,000 won bet is missing
Sep 08, 2025
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According to foreign media such as NewsCom, 19-year-old Mohad Junaid went missing after jumping into the river to film a challenge video for social media in the Yamuna River in Uttar Pradesh, India. He threw himself into a river swollen by heavy rain to win a 500- rupees (about 7,800 won) bet with his friends.
According to witnesses, Junaid climbed the bridge railing and jumped into the river, which turned into a torrent, and cheers erupted around him.
Later, he briefly surfaced, but was swept downstream by a strong current and went missing.
Police and rescue teams have launched a search since the accident, but the rescue operation is struggling as the water level rises.
Junaid accepted the challenge while spending time by the river with friends, police said, and jumped into the river without hesitation.
Currently, investigators are investigating the responsibility of friends who encouraged Junaid and filmed the video, and plan to treat it as a criminal case.
A police official warned of strong punishment, saying, `This irresponsible behavior will not be tolerated.'
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
