A minor was swept away by the Mahakali River at Dumpani of Darchula district on Monday. The girl identified as Priyanka Bhul, 9, a resident of Hutti-8, went missing when she had gone to take bath at the river, police said.

The girl was living at a rented apartment at Khalanga bazaar in Appi Municipality-12 with her family. She left home to take bath. The river level had risen compared to other days. Police have been searching for the missing girl.