Body fished out from Jhelum

Srinagar, Feb 5: Body of man was fished out from river Jhelum here today.

Police said the man was on board an e-rickshaw when it plunged into river Jhelum near Lasjan bridge three days ago

An official told the news agency KNO that after hectic efforts, the body was fished out by rescuers.

The deceased was identified as Mukhtar Ahmad Sheikh of Batamaloo locality.

On Saturday, the e-rickshaw plunged into the river following which a search and rescue operation was launched.