Bodies of Two Baramulla Residents Recovered from Jhelum by PoK Authorities
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Synopsis
On March 22, the bodies of two Baramulla residents, Yasir Hussain Shah and Asiya Bano, who drowned in the Jhelum River, were handed over to Indian authorities by PoK officials. The recovery involved a search operation and coordination between the two sides at the Kaman post along the LoC.
Key Takeaways
- Bodies recovered at Kaman post.
- Search operations conducted since March 5.
- Coordination between Indian and PoK authorities.
- LoC serves as a natural border.
- Indian Army maintains a constant vigil along the LoC.
Srinagar, March 22 (NationPress) The remains of two individuals from J&K’s Baramulla district, who went missing after allegedly jumping into the Jhelum River earlier this month, were returned to Indian officials by representatives of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) at the Kaman post along the Line of Control (LoC) on Saturday.
These individuals, named Yasir Hussain Shah from Busgran village in Uri tehsil and Asiya Bano from Kundi Barjala village, both in the same tehsil, had tragically drowned after jumping into the river on March 5, according to officials. They noted that an extensive search operation had been unsuccessful in locating their remains until recently.
Following a thorough search, Shah's body was discovered floating near the Kaman post in Uri on March 20.
"Rescue teams and police made efforts to recover the body, but it was carried away to the opposite side of the LoC due to strong currents. The Indian authorities coordinated with PoK officials, who subsequently managed to retrieve both bodies from the river," stated an official.
A meeting convened at the Kaman post in Uri on Saturday included officials from the Uri administration, such as the SDPO, SHO, tehsildar, the Indian Army, their counterparts from the PoK side, as well as the families of the deceased and a team of medical professionals. Indian authorities received the remains after fulfilling all necessary formalities," the official added.
The LoC, stretching 776 km in J&K, serves as a natural de facto border comprised of rivers, mountains, ridges, gorges, and ravines.
Occasionally, individuals from both sides of the LoC may inadvertently cross the border while tending to livestock. Such civilians are carefully detained by vigilant army personnel monitoring the LoC.
After confirming their identities, these civilians are returned to their homes.
The Indian Army maintains a constant watch along the LoC to prevent the infiltration of terrorists into Indian territory. Attempts at infiltration often lead to armed confrontations between the army and terrorists, resulting in the deaths of intruding terrorists or their retreat back into PoK.
