Rafiabad Tragedy: Two Men Die in Jhelum River During Sand Extraction

SRINAGAR: Two men died after falling from a boat into the Jhelum River during sand extraction in Dachanpara, Rafiabad, in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, during the intervening night of Tuesday and Wednesday, officials said.The incident occurred when the duo was extracting sand from the river and accidentally fell into the water. According to an official, their bodies remained in the river overnight and were recovered the following morning.The deceased have been identified as Javid Ahmed Mir (28) and Mohammad Anees Malik (29), both residents of Dachanpara in Rafiabad.Authorities have taken cognisance of the incident, and a probe has been initiated to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the Jhelum River tragedy.