India, April 13 -- Two boys drowned in the Jhelum river in the Padshahibagh area of Bijbehara in south Kashmir's Anantnag district on Monday, officials said.An official said that the duo drowned in the Jhelum at Padshahibagh, Bijbehara after they accidentally slipped into the river, reported news agency KNO.

He said that as the news spread, rescue teams were immediately rushed to the spot, while their identities are being ascertained.

Meanwhile, an investigation has been taken up.

Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from The Kashmir Observer....