In a tragic incident, a youth slipped into the Chenab river at Bhandarkoot in Kishtwar district on Wednesday evening.
According to reports, 22-year-old Manit Kumar from BhataPalmar area of Kishtwar, reportedly slipped into Chenab at Bhandarkoot, whilehe was on way to Kishtwar.
A rescue operation has been started to trace out the youth,but the youth remained untraceable when last reports came in.
On being contacted, District Development Commissioner,Kishtwar, Angrez Singh Rana said, “After receiving information, SDRF, Red CrossVolunteers, Ababeel Volunteers, Police, CO 11RR, SHO Kishtwar have been on thejob to trace out the drowned youth. I have also requested army to send someexperts to help in the rescue operation.”