Srinagar, July 3: Two boys drowned while bathing in Dachigam Nalla in the Theed area of Harwan on the outskirts of Srinagar on Friday, officials said.
According to officials, police personnel and local residents rushed to the spot after receiving information about the incident and retrieved both boys from the stream.
One of the boys, reportedly a Class 11 student from Srinagar, was shifted to a hospital in critical condition, where doctors are monitoring his condition. Officials did not immediately provide further details about the identity or condition of the second boy.
Authorities said the swift response by police and local residents helped prevent a more serious outcome.Police have taken cognisance of the incident and initiated the necessary legal proceedings. Further details are awaited.
