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Crime
Unidentified Woman’s Body Recovered from Jhelum River in Srinagar
✍️ Kashmir Life
🗓 28 Aug 2026, 06:40 PM
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Authorities retrieved the body of an unidentified woman from the Jhelum River in Srinagar, prompting a police investigation.
Police officials said a woman's body was pulled from the Jhelum River near the city centre early on Monday. The deceased could not be identified at the scene, and no personal belongings were found to aid recognition.
Investigators have launched a formal inquiry, collecting forensic samples and reviewing CCTV footage from nearby bridges and banks. The Srinagar police spokesperson emphasized that the case is being treated as a possible homicide until further evidence emerges.
Local residents were briefed about the recovery, and families were urged to come forward with any missing‑person reports that match the description. The investigation remains ongoing, with authorities promising regular updates as more information becomes available.
Investigators have launched a formal inquiry, collecting forensic samples and reviewing CCTV footage from nearby bridges and banks. The Srinagar police spokesperson emphasized that the case is being treated as a possible homicide until further evidence emerges.
Local residents were briefed about the recovery, and families were urged to come forward with any missing‑person reports that match the description. The investigation remains ongoing, with authorities promising regular updates as more information becomes available.