Srinagar, September 7, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
A boy and a girl were reportedly seen jumping into a canal in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ganderbal district on Monday, while a 28-year-old man was found hanging in an apple orchard in neighbouring Shopian district, police said.
In Ganderbal, a search operation was launched in the Thune area after the boy and girl were reportedly seen jumping into a canal.
Police identified the boy as Irshad Ahmad Kahi, son of Mohammad Sharif Kahi and a resident of Thune. The identity of the girl has been withheld.
Following information about the incident, police and local residents began searching the canal and surrounding areas. Rescue personnel were also involved in efforts to trace the two persons.
Police from the Kangan area were engaged in the search operation, while an investigation was underway to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the incident. Further details were awaited.
In a separate incident in Shopian district, a 28-year-old man was found hanging in an apple orchard in the Sugoo Handhama area of Zainapora.
Officials said the man was first spotted by local residents, who informed the police. He was identified as Nadeem Nazir Bhat, son of Nazir Ahmad Bhat of Sugoo Handhama.
Police reached the spot and took cognisance of the incident. An investigation has been initiated to determine the circumstances surrounding his death.
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