LG Sinha, CM Omar express grief
Bandipora, May 08: A pall of gloom descended on Hajin town of north Kashmir’s Bandipora district on Friday after three young men drowned in the River Jhelum while washing tent material along its banks, officials said.
The incident took place in the Check Chandergeer area of Hajin, where the youths had gone to clean tent material near the river.Officials said that all three slipped into the water and were swept away by the strong current.
Residents and volunteers immediately launched rescue efforts and managed to retrieve two bodies during the initial operation, while the third body was recovered later after an extensive search.
The deceased were identified as Aadil Ahmad Dar (18), son of Bashir Ahmad Dar, Sameer Ahmad Dar (22), son of Mohammad Jamal Dar, and Sohail Ahmad Dar (22), son of Ghulam Nabi Dar — all residents of Chandergeer, Hajin.
The bodies were shifted to a nearby hospital for medico-legal formalities, an official said.
The tragedy triggered scenes of grief across Hajin, with hundreds of people joining the funeral prayers of the three youths.
Residents described the atmosphere in the area as sombre, with mourners gathering at the homes of the victims throughout the day to offer condolences to the bereaved families.
Meanwhile, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha expressed deep sorrow and grief over the tragic loss of young lives in an unfortunate drowning incident in the River Jhelum at Hajin area in Bandipora district.
In a condolence message, the Lieutenant Governor has said: “I am deeply pained by the loss of precious young lives in an unfortunate drowning incident in Bandipora. My thoughts and prayers are with the grieving family members. We stand in solidarity with the bereaved in this difficult hour.”Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has expressed profound grief over the tragic drowning incident in Hajin area of Bandipora district, in which three young boys lost their lives.
The Chief Minister conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and prayed for eternal peace to the departed souls. He also prayed for strength and forbearance to the grieving families during this difficult hour.
