Srinagar: There was no trace of two Power Department Development (PDD) employees who drowned in 500 feet long Jhelum Nallah in Daderkote area of Uri North Kashmir Baramulla district on May 20.
However, an official said that administration along with JK Police, SDRF and locals on Wednesday started rescue operation in the area. He said an Alto 800 Car was reduced during operation whereas bodies are yet to be traced. It is pertinent to mention here that on May 20 Alto 800 Car fell into 500 meters long Jhelum at Daderkote area of Uri North Kashmir Baramulla district in a Car.
“Two persons were travelling in car on way from Uroosa towards Sultandaki. When they reached near Shudwani area Dardkote of Uri sub division, the driver lost his control vehicle skid off from the road and rolled down into deep gorge approximately 500 feet long Jhelum Nallah,” an official said.
He said locals reached the spot and start rescue operation. “Two employees of Power Development Department are still missing,” he said. The missing employees were identified as Sayeed Ahmed from Sultandhaki and Maroof Khan from Kalgai Uri.