SRINAGAR: Two boys drowned while bathing in Dachigam Nalla in the Theed area of Harwan on the outskirts of Srinagar on Friday, officials said.
Quoting officials news agency GNS reported that the boys were rescued from the stream by police personnel and local residents who rushed to the spot after the incident.
One of the boys, reportedly a Class 11 student from Srinagar, was shifted to a hospital in critical condition, where his health is being closely monitored.
Officials said the prompt response by the police and locals helped avert a bigger tragedy.
Police have taken cognisance of the incident and initiated further proceedings. More details are awaited.
