Body of man who jumped into river Jhelum retrieved in Srinagar

Srinagar, Oct 26: The body of a 47-year-old man who had jumped into the River Jhelum on October 20 was retrieved on Sunday from the river near Veer Chatabal area of Srinagar, officials said.

The Officials said that the deceased has been identified as Rafiq Ahmed Ahanger, son of Mohd Jamal, a resident of Dalal Mohalla, Zaina Kadal.

After completion of medico-legal formalities, the body was shifted to SMHS Hospital for radiological examination, officials added.

Police have taken cognizance of the incident and initiated further proceedings. —(KNC)