Srinagar, Sept 03: A migrant labourer drowned to death in river Jehlum in Pulwama district on Saturday morning.
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Reports reaching The Asian News Hub (ANH) said that a labourer identified as Mohammad Adil (19) resident of Bihar drowned in river Jehlum while extracting sand from river Jehlum at Badripora area of Pulwama district.
They said after the incident a rescue operation was launched by SDRF to retrieve his body.
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After hectic efforts, the body was retrieved from river Jehlum this afternoon, reports added.
Meanwhile Police has taken cognizance of the incident and shifted body to hospital for medico-legal formalities.
