Srinagar, March 22 (KNS): The Indian Army successfully facilitated the return of the mortal remains of two missing youth from Uri, who tragically drowned in the Jhelum River on March 5.
The deceased, identified as Yasir Hussain Shah from Busgran, Uri, and Asiya Bano from Kundi Barjala, Uri, were reported missing after being swept away by strong currents. Responding to the request of the district administration, the Indian Army, along with MARCOS, launched an extensive search operation.
On March 20, the Army located Yasir Hussain Shah’s body in the Jhelum River, but strong currents carried it across the Line of Control (LoC) into the Chakothi sector of Pakistan-Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK).Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp ChannelFollowing coordinated humanitarian efforts, Pakistani officials handed over the remains of both youth to the Indian Army at the Kaman Aman Setu in Uri on March 22.
The bodies were then returned to their families for final rites, with the bereaved expressing deep gratitude to the Army for their swift and dedicated efforts in ensuring a dignified return of their loved ones. (KNS)