Excelsior Correspondent
Srinagar, Jan 9: The bodies of two porters of the Indian Army, who had slipped into a gorge near the Upper Gulmarg area of Baramulla district, were recovered during an overnight search operation.
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The deceased were identified as Layakat Ahmad Deedard, 27, son of Ghulam Mohammad Deedard of Masjid Aagan Chandoosa, and Ishfaq Ahmad Khatana, 33, son of Jamal-ud-Din Khatana of Pachar Chandoosa in Baramulla district.
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An official said that 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 crossing a snow-covered and slippery stretch, both lost balance and fell into the nallah.
Army and local rescue teams launched a search operation despite harsh weather and difficult terrain. After sustained overnight efforts, the bodies were retrieved.
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