Srinagar, July 14 (GNS): Two girls drowned while another one besides a youth were rescued in Dreng area of Tangmarg in Baramulla district on Wednesday.
Official sources told GNS that three girls and a youth were enjoying in Ferozpur-Nalla near Dreng and suddenly drowned. Soon a rescue was launched by locals and police, they said.
Two young girls— Aisha Bilal (18) daughter of Bilal Ahmad Khan of Nawabazar Srinagar and Afba Ashraf (16) daughter of Mohammad Ashraf of Housing Colony Bemina—were found dead while two others persons— Imad Khan, brother of one of the deceased girls, son of Bilal Ahmad Khan of Nawabazar Srinagar and —were rescued and immediately removed to Sub District Hospital Tangmarg.
A police officer confirming the incident told GNS the persons had come to Dreng, apparently on day picnic and were enjoying in fast flowing stream when they were swept away by the water. “(GNS)
