Baramulla, Jan 9: The bodies of two Army porters who had slipped into a nallah near the Upper Gulmarg area of Baramulla district were recovered on Friday following an overnight search operation, officials said.
The deceased were identified as 27-year-old Layakat Ahmad Deedard, son of Ghulam Mohammad Deedard of Masjid Aagan Chandoosa, and 33-year-old Ishfaq Ahmad Khatana, son of Jamal-ud-Din Khatana of Pachar Chandoosa, both residents of Baramulla district.
Officials said the incident occurred on Thursday when the porters were moving towards Anita Post, a forward area that remains cut off during winter due to heavy snowfall. While negotiating a snow-covered and slippery stretch, the two lost balance and fell into the nallah.
Despite harsh weather conditions and difficult terrain, Army personnel and local rescue teams launched a search operation. After sustained overnight efforts, the bodies were retrieved on Friday.
Family members of the deceased confirmed the recovery, while officials said further formalities are underway. (Agencies)
