Officials said Srinagar, May 3: The body of a 24 -year -old youth who went missing after a Shikara in Dal Lake on Friday evening, said on Saturday morning.
The deceased has been identified as Rafiq Ahmed Chopan, a resident of Jogi Lanker, Rainevow.
According to officials, the boat he was in, along with another person, overturned on Friday evening amidst strong winds. While the other living was rescued shortly after the incident, Chopan went missing.
The rescue operations were immediately started with the state disaster response force (SDRF) and teams searching for a lake of local volunteers. However, the operation was suspended overnight and resumed on Saturday morning.
Officials said that the SDRF’s quick response team (QRT) personnel retrieved the body with water near Duck Park.
The incident occurred during a windstorm with rain, which disrupted normal life in Srinagar on Friday evening, overthrow trees and damaged many areas. (Agencies)
Body of youth recovered after Shikara in Dal Lake
by Web Desk
Published On: May 3, 2025 1:17 pm
