Rescue operation launched to trace drowned boy in river Jhelum

Srinagar, June 24: A search and rescue operation was launched on Tuesday in the River Jhelum at Padgampora area of Awantipora to trace a boy feared to have drowned.

Officials said that a team from the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) began combing the river to locate the boy (Identity Beingh Ascertained) who reportedly drowned in river Jhelum.

Till this report was filed search operation by rescue teams was underway to locate and retrieve the body.

More details are awaited. (GNS)