20-Year-Old Boy Swept Away in Flood Waters, Search Operation Underway in Rajouri

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RAJOURI AUGUST 18:-A 20-year-old boy from Dassal village in Rajouri was swept away in strong water currents while crossing a stream in Mubarakhpura village today.

The boy has been identified as Atif Hussain Shah, who went missing after he was caught in the sudden surge of flood water. Eyewitnesses said the youth was attempting to cross the stream when he lost balance and was dragged away by the gushing flow.

Soon after the incident, local residents and authorities rushed to the spot. A massive search operation was launched by rescue teams, including police and SDRF personnel, but the boy remained untraced till the last reports came in.

Officials said efforts are continuing on a war footing to locate the missing youth.