SRINAGAR: Two persons died after falling from a boat into the 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 said that the duo was extracting sand when they fell into the river. He said their bodies remained in the water overnight and were recovered in the morning.
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.—(KNO)
