Boy drowns in Madumati river in north Kashmir's Bandipora

Ganderbal, Aug 10: An 18-year-old youth from Ganderbal drowned in Nallah Madumati near Muslim Abad in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district while taking a bath.

The deceased has been identified as Nazakat Ali, son of Akhter Ali, a resident of Malshi Bagh, Ganderbal.

Following the incident, locals immediately launched a search operation to trace the body.

Witnesses said the youth was swept away by the strong current of the stream while bathing.

Rescue efforts by locals were underway till last reports came in. [KNT]