STATE TIMES NEWS
KATHUA: Two youths hailing from Himachal Pradesh were feared drowned in Ranjit Sagar dam in Kathua district on Tuesday, a police official said.
Gagan (20) and Sahil (19), both residents of Sadar Bazar area of Dalhousie, were taking bath when they ventured into the
deep waters and went missing around 4.15 pm, he said.
The official said the police, along with the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), launched a rescue operation to trace out the youths.
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh prayed for the safety of the boys.
“Disturbed to learn about the unfortunate drowning of two boys Gagan Verma and Sahil Tandon at Purthu, Basohli in district Kathua. As informed by SSP Kathua Shivdev Singh, local Police, SDRF and local boating association divers are conducting rescue operation. Hoping for the best and praying for the safety of the boys,” Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh tweeted.
