The girl's family, who were following her, informed the police and divers were called. Some local people also jumped in to save the girl.

The family said the girl was upset because her mother had scolded her and when she started running out of the house, some family members chased her in an attempt to bring her back.

While the girl was rescued and admitted to hospital, one of the youths who jumped in to save her has not been traced.

His clothes are found on the river bank but his identity is unknown.

The search for the young man is going on with the help of divers and the police is present on the spot.