Srinagar, May 27: A tragic incident occurred on Tuesday afternoon when a minor boy drowned while bathing in the Hokersar area on the outskirts of Srinagar.
According to officials, the boy was bathing along with other local children when he suddenly slipped into deep waters and drowned.
Soon after the incident, rescue teams rushed to the spot and launched a search operation. After some time, the body was recovered from the water.
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The deceased has been identified as Zaid Yousuf, son of Mohammad Yousuf Bhat, a resident of Chinar Colony, Zainakote.
The incident has cast a pall of gloom over the entire area, with locals mourning the untimely death of the young boy.
