The family of a Malaysian doctor who was swept away when trying to rescue his father in the Alaknada River in Uttarakhand, India on Tuesday (Sept 24) is appealing for the Indian army's assistance in the search and rescue mission.

Dr Balraj Sethi, 40, had reportedly jumped into the river to help his father, Suresh Chandra when the latter was swept away by strong currents while performing a religious ritual in the river.

Suresh was rescued by labourers in the area 200m from where he was performing the ritual...