Connect with us

JAMMU & KASHMIR

Pak resident's body recovered in Kishanganga river, lied in the Gurez Hospital | KNO

Family urges authorities to return body; we will act accordingly admin

Published

on

kno news

Srinagar, July 09 (KNO) : A body of a seven-year old boy was recovered from Kishanganga River near Achoora Sindiyal area of Gurez Valley in Bandipora district on Tuesday. Officials told KNO that some locals spotted a body floating on the Kishanganga River near Achoora Sindiyal area of Gurez valley and accordingly informed the police about it. A police team rushed to the spot and retrieved the body from the Kishanganga River with the help of locals, Station House Officer (SHO) Gurez Tariq Ahmad told KNO. The body has been taken to Gurez hospital for medico-legal formalities. The deceased was identified as Abid Ahmad Sheikh, son of Nazir Ahmad Sheikh and is believed to be the resident of Minimarg Astoor area of Gilgit Balochistan of Pakistan. Sources told KNO that he had gone missing while returning from School. They said that it is suspected that he may have slipped and fallen in a tributary of Kishan Ganga River. In a video message accessed by KNO, the family of the deceased have appealed the Prime Minister of the country Imran Khan to help them in bringing the dead body of their son back to home. It is the LoC but from last 5 decades it is been a line of conflict between the two countries. Recently same borders were used for airstrike between the countries. Meanwhile, dead body of boy is lied in the Gurez Hospital and the confirmation from the government is yet to receive. However, locals of the region has launched a social media campaign appealing both the countries to facilitate in bringing the body back to Gilgit on humanitarian grounds. While contacting the local administration they said that once they will get the clarification about the incident and confirmation from the authorities action will be taken accordingly.(KNO)

Trending

TOP STORIES2 hours ago

In 3 days, over 47,000 pilgrims pay obeisance at Amarnath Cave Shrine | KNO

TOP STORIES2 hours ago

Amarnath Yatra 2025: Implement comprehensive safety measures: LG Sinha directs officers after pilgrim buses collide on Jmu-Sgr National Highway | KNO

TOP STORIES2 hours ago

J&K to host maiden National Tourism Secretaries’ Conference at SKICC on July 7, 8 | KNO

TOP STORIES2 hours ago

CM Omar pays glowing tribute to Imam Hussain (AS), Karbala Martyrs | KNO

TOP STORIES2 hours ago

LG recalls sacrifices made by Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS) | KNO

TOP STORIES2 hours ago

Sakeena Itoo visits Shahoo Kulgam | KNO

TOP STORIES2 hours ago

LG Sinha issues directives on pilgrims’ safety | KNO

TOP STORIES2 hours ago

3 drug peddlers arrested in Baramulla: Police | KNO

TOP STORIES2 hours ago

Heatwave: PSAJK pitches for morning classes, trade bodies seek summer break extension | KNO

TOP STORIES2 hours ago

9th Muharram: Procession carried out in Dal Lake | KNO

TOP STORIES2 hours ago

Langars at Baltal serve pilgrims round-the-clock with food, shelter, medical aid | KNO

TOP STORIES2 hours ago

Rise in tourist footfall puts Mughal Road to test | KNO

TOP STORIES2 hours ago

NC not afraid of polls, but elections no prerequisite for restoration of J&K statehood: CM’s Advisor | KNO

TOP STORIES3 hours ago

Heatwave: Sgr surpasses 72-yr-old record, swelters at 37.4 degrees | KNO

TOP STORIES3 hours ago

J&K House panel to examine rules of land laws | KNO

TOP STORIES3 hours ago

‘No other option’: Street vendors in Kashmir work through intense heat | KNO

TOP STORIES3 hours ago

Heatwave: Hariparigam orchardists crave for water, accuse motor use by upstream villages | KNO

Copyright © 2021