Body of Youth Drowned in Jhelum in North kashmir Retrieved
Srinagar, July 05: The body of a youth who tragically drowned in the river Jhelum while taking a bath in North Kashmir’s Bandipora district on Thursday has been retrieved.
Reports reaching the news agency Kashmir Scroll confirmed that a youth drowned in the river Jhelum near Jamia at Hajin Bandipora on Thursday. The incident has shocked the local community.
The youth, identified as Nadeem, was 19 years old and a resident of Mir Mohalla Hajin. He was the son of Zahoor Ahmad. Nadeem’s untimely demise has left his family and friends in deep grief.
Eyewitnesses reported that Nadeem was enjoying a bath in the river when he suddenly went missing. Despite immediate efforts by those present, they were unable to save him.
Following the incident, a rescue operation was promptly launched. Authorities and local volunteers worked tirelessly to locate Nadeem’s body. The search continued for hours, reflecting the community’s collective effort to find the young man.
Today, the rescue team successfully retrieved Nadeem’s body from the river. The discovery brought a somber closure to the frantic search but also immense sorrow to those who knew him.
The local police have taken cognizance of the incident and have initiated an investigation. They aim to understand the circumstances leading to this unfortunate event and to ensure such incidents are prevented in the future.
The tragic loss of Nadeem has cast a pall over the area, with many expressing their condolences to his bereaved family. The community remains united in grief, mourning the loss of a young life taken too soon.
