Uri | March 22, 2025 – The Indian Army has successfully facilitated the return of the mortal remains of two youths who were reported missing from Uri Tehsil in Baramulla District, Jammu and Kashmir.
On March 5, 2025, a young male and female from the villages of Basgran and Kamalkote tragically drowned in the Jhelum River. In response, the Indian Army immediately launched an extensive search operation to recover their bodies. Despite sustained efforts, their remains could not be located.
On March 20, 2025, the Indian Army spotted the body of the deceased male in the Jhelum River. A rescue team, including deep-sea divers, was promptly deployed to retrieve the remains. However, due to strong water currents, the body drifted beyond the Line of Control (LoC) into the Chakothi sector of Pakistan-Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (POJK), making recovery from the Indian side impossible.
In a demonstration of humanitarian cooperation, the Indian and Pakistani armies coordinated efforts to recover the body. On March 22, 2025, at 1200 hours (IST), the bodies of both missing youths were formally handed over by Pakistani officials to the Indian Army at the Kaman Aman Setu in the Uri sector.
Following the handover, the remains were returned to their respective families for final rites. The bereaved families expressed deep gratitude to the Indian Army for their swift response and dedicated efforts in ensuring the dignified return of their loved ones from POJK.
This compassionate collaboration underscores the significance of humanitarian values and cross-border cooperation during times of tragedy.
