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Girl dies, 2 others hospitalised after they jump in river

Girl dies, 2 others hospitalised after they jump in river
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Poonch, Apr 1: A girl died while two others were rescued and hospitalised after they jumped in a river in Poonch district last evening, police said on Saturday.

An official said that three cousin sisters jumped in the river near Sher-i-Kashmir bridge in Poonch yesterday evening.

He said soon after the incident a rescue operation was launched and all three girls were rescued and taken to a nearby hospital.

However, one of the girls was declared was dead on arrival, while two are undergoing treatment. 

Meanwhile, police have taken cognisance of the incident. (KNO)