Body of man fished from Jhelum after 17 days

Srinagar, Mar 16:  Body of a man, who had allegedly jumped into river Jhelum, was retrieved after 17 days today.

Officials said the man had allegedly jumped in Jhelum near Safa Kadal last month. Police identified the deceased as Nazir Ahmed Matoo, son of Ali Mohd Matoo, a resident of Tengbagh, Eidgah.

“He had jumped into the river on February 29 near Safa kadal locality. His body was retrieved near Shalteng bridge by police after 17 days today,” they said.

Earlier massive search operation had been launched soon after the incident. Teams of police, SDRF and Navy's MARCOS conducted the operation to retrieve the body for several days.