Bandipora, May 8: Two persons are feared drowned after accidentally falling into the river Jhelum in the Hajin area of north Kashmir’s Bandipora district on Friday, while one person was successfully rescued, officials said.
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According to officials, the incident occurred on Friday afternoon when three individuals reportedly slipped into the river, creating panic among locals.
Soon after the incident, local volunteers rushed to the spot and managed to rescue one of the victims from the river. The rescued person was immediately shifted to a nearby health facility for medical treatment.
Police officials said that a rescue operation has been launched to trace the two missing persons, with teams conducting searches in and around the river.
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The identities of the victims and the exact circumstances surrounding the incident were not immediately known, officials added. (KNS)
