Family of Malaysian doctor missing in India hopes he can be found safe


GEORGE TOWN: The 40-year-old Malaysian doctor who was swept away when trying to rescue his father in the Alaknanda River in Uttarakhand, India on Tuesday (Sept 24) is an excellent swimmer and diver, says his brother.

Dr Balraj Sethi's brother Suraj Sethi, 32, said they were both about 50m away from where their father Suresh Chandra, 67, a retiree, was swept away by strong currents.

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