Boy Drowns in Jhelum River While Bathing in Baramulla, Rescue Efforts Ongoing

Boy Drowns in Jhelum River While Bathing in Baramulla, Rescue Efforts Ongoing

Ashiq Butt | July 24, 2024 | 10:08 PM IST | Baramulla, Jammu Kashmir | Follow on Google News

Boy Drowns in Jhelum River While Bathing in Baramulla, Rescue Efforts Ongoing

Boy Drowns in Jhelum River While Bathing in Baramulla, Rescue Efforts Ongoing

Key Highlights:

1. Incident: Boy drowned in Jhelum River while bathing in Baramulla.
2. Victim: Identified as Hazim Nasir, son of Nisar Ahmad Dar from Jalsheeri.
3. Response: Police and SDRF on scene, search and rescue underway.

A tragic incident occurred in Baramulla district of North Kashmir when a boy drowned while bathing in the river Jhelum on Wednesday. The boy, identified as Hazim Nasir, son of Nisar Ahmad Dar from Jalsheeri, was enjoying a swim in the river located in the old town area of Baramulla when the unfortunate event took place.

According to an official, Hazim was bathing in the river when he suddenly disappeared underwater. Witnesses nearby quickly raised the alarm, prompting an immediate response from local authorities.

The local news agency, Kashmir Scroll, reported that both the police and the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) arrived at the scene shortly after the incident was reported.

The rescue teams have been tirelessly searching the waters of the Jhelum River in an effort to locate and rescue Hazim. Despite their rapid response and ongoing efforts, the boy has not yet been found, and the search operation continues.

Authorities have commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

They are looking into various aspects, including whether there were any signs warning against swimming in that particular section of the river and the presence of any potential hazards in the water.

The community in Baramulla is deeply shaken by this incident, as the river Jhelum is a popular spot for locals to cool off during the summer months. This tragic event serves as a stark reminder of the dangers that natural water bodies can pose, especially to children.

As the search and rescue operations proceed, the hopes and prayers of the local community are with Hazim and his family, hoping for a positive outcome despite the challenging circumstances.

Ashiq Butt

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