Hajin, Bandipora May 8: A tragic accident unfolded on Friday in , where two young men lost their lives and another remains missing after slipping into the while washing tents along its banks, officials said.
According to police and local sources, one of the youths lost his balance and fell into the river’s strong currents. The other two immediately jumped in to save him; however, all three were swept away by the forceful flow.
A joint rescue operation by locals, police, and SDRF personnel was launched within minutes of the incident. During the search, the bodies of two young men were recovered. They were identified as , 22, son of Gh. Nabi Dar, and , 18, son of Bashir Ahmad Dar.
Rescue teams continued intensive efforts to trace the third missing youth, identified as , son of Mohammad Jamal Dar and a resident of Chandargeer Hajin. As per officials, the search operation was still underway at the time of reporting.
The incident has cast a pall of grief over the entire , with authorities urging people to remain cautious around the swollen riverbanks during the ongoing season.