Qazigund, Aug 19 (JKNS): A 30-year-old man drowned while attempting to rescue his five-year-old son at Sandran Nallah in Nussu Badragund on Wednesday, leaving the family and local residents in deep shock.
An official told news agency JKNS, The deceased has been identified as Zahoor Ahmad Ganai, son of Ab. Majeed Ganai, a resident of Nigeenpora, Kund, Devsar.
According to reports, Zahoor’s five-year-old son, Imad, accidentally slipped into deep water while bathing and began drowning. On seeing his son struggling in the water, Zahoor immediately jumped into the nallah in an attempt to save him.
However, during the rescue attempt, he reportedly became trapped in the deep water and drowned. He was declared dead at the spot.
Zahoor had reportedly come to Nussu Badragund to visit relatives in connection with a marriage ceremony when the unfortunate incident occurred.
The tragic incident has cast a pall of gloom over the family, relatives and local residents.
Meanwhile, police have taken cognizance of the incident and initiated necessary proceedings. (JKNS)
