Anantnag Drowning: Brothers Die in Jhelum River Mishap
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Tragedy struck Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag district as two brothers drowned in the Jhelum River near Bijbehara’s Badshah Bagh on Monday. Majid Ahmad Malik and Shahid Ahmad Malik, hailing from Jablipora, were bathing when they slipped into the river’s unforgiving currents.
Police detailed how the routine outing turned fatal: balance lost on the slippery edge, followed by a futile struggle against the deep waters. Local teams, aided by SDRF, launched an extensive search, culminating in the recovery of the bodies after hours of intense efforts.
This sorrowful event is part of a disturbing pattern in the Kashmir Valley, where the Jhelum claims lives regularly during peak seasons. Bathing mishaps and laundry slips dominate the statistics, with recent cases including Ayaz Ahmad’s body retrieval on April 12 near Srinagar’s Basant Bagh.
The July 8, 2025, incident at Pirnia’s Jhelum reservoir adds to the toll. Despite regular patrols by SDRF and river police, treacherous conditions persist. Community leaders and officials advocate for stricter bank access controls and expanded safety installations, like the railings now guarding Srinagar’s bridges against impulsive acts.
As families mourn, the incident serves as a stark reminder: the Jhelum’s beauty hides deadly risks, demanding collective vigilance to safeguard lives.
