A tragic incident took place on Friday in the Hajin area of north Kashmir after 3 young men drowned in the Jhelum River while washing tents near the riverbank.
According to reports, one of the youths accidentally lost his balance and fell into the river. The other two jumped into the water in an attempt to save him, but all three were swept away by the strong currents.
Soon after the incident, local residents, volunteers, and rescue teams rushed to the area and started a large rescue operation. Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
After intense efforts, the bodies of all three youths were recovered from the river.
The deceased were identified as Sohail Ahmad Dar (22), son of Ghulam Nabi Dar; Aadil Ahmad Dar (18), son of Bashir Ahmad Dar; and Sameer Ahmad Dar, son of Mohammad Jamal Dar. All three were residents of Chandargeer Hajin.
Personnel from Jammu and Kashmir Police, the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), and local volunteers took part in the rescue operation.
The heartbreaking incident has left the entire locality in deep grief and mourning.
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