Baramulla, Oct 28 (JKNS): Two persons died after falling from a boat into the River Jhelum during sand extraction in the Dachanpara area of Rafiabad in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district during the intervening night of Tuesday and Wednesday, officials said.
An official told news agency JKNS that the duo was extracting sand when they accidentally fell into the river. Their bodies remained in the water overnight and were recovered on Wednesday morning, the official said.
The deceased have been identified as Javid Ahmed Mir, 28, and Mohammad Anees Malik, 29, both residents of Dachanpara.
Meanwhile, cognisance of the incident has been taken and a probe has been initiated to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the incident. (JKNS)