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Body of Kashmiri Youth Recovered in Chinati After Jhelum River Ordeal

Chinari, Pakistan administrated Jammu & Kashmir: The body recovered from the Jhelum River in Chinari has been identified as that of a 22-year-old youth from Indian administered Kashmir, police confirmed on Friday.

According to Inspector Raja Yasir Ali Khan, Station House Officer (SHO) of Chinari Police Station, the deceased has been identified as Yasir Hussain, a resident of Uri (Bisgran) in Indian administered Kashmir. The body was found floating in the Jhelum River near Chinari after being carried downstream from the Indian-administered side of Kashmir.

Police sources stated that if the family of the deceased from Indian administered Kashmir contacts the authorities for the handover of the body, all necessary arrangements will be made to repatriate the remains via the Chakothi border crossing.

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This development comes amid reports from Jammu and Kashmir News Service that two individuals a young man and a woman had jumped into the Jhelum River in Uri 15 days ago in an apparent suicide attempt. Despite a five-day search operation conducted by the J&K Police, their bodies were not recovered at the time. However, the bodies were recently spotted floating in the river near Uri. Due to the strong current, they were carried downstream and eventually reached Chinari on the Azad Kashmir (Pakistan administrated Kashmir) side of the Line of Control (LoC).

The tragic incident has left the local community in mourning. Authorities are coordinating with relevant parties to ensure the dignified return of the deceased to their families.

The people of Kashmir continue to face immense challenges, and this incident serves as a somber reminder of the ongoing struggles in the region. May the departed soul find eternal peace in Jannat-ul-Firdous, and may the grieving families be granted strength and patience during this difficult time. Ameen.

This is a developing story. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

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