Poonch, May 6: A father-son duo were among four persons killed after a vehicle they were travelling in plunged into a nallah along the Mughal Road, officials said on Wednesday.
Officials said the four men were travelling from Mangnar Upper towards Srinagar on Monday when they went missing, prompting concern among family members.
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On Tuesday, District Police Poonch launched a large-scale search and rescue operation. During the operation, the missing vehicle was traced in a nallah along the Mughal Road.
Rescue teams immediately recovered two bodies from the site, while efforts continued to trace the remaining missing persons.
Officials said the rescue operation concluded on Wednesday after the remaining two bodies were also recovered.
The deceased have been identified as Abdul Majeed, Mohammad Bashir, son of Akbar Hussain, Akbar Hussain and driver Showkat Hussain.
Police have taken cognisance of the incident, and further proceedings are underway.
