UP officer swept away by strong currents in Ganga; divers demanded Rs 10,000 to rescue him, say friends

The search for Aditya Vardhan Singh, a deputy director in the UP health department, has entered its second day after he was swept away by the Ganga’s strong currents while bathing at Nanamau Ghat. His friends allege that divers initially demanded money for rescue efforts. Authorities are now investigating these claims while continuing the search.