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Mother's Wait: Son Vanishes in Raging River
13 Sep
Summary
- A 10-year-old boy slipped into a powerful river while retrieving a ball.
- Rescue teams have been searching for four days without success.
- The river's current intensified due to water release from a hydroelectric project.
In Bandipora, north Kashmir, a grieving mother waits by the Nallah Madumati for any sign of her 10-year-old son, Momin Ashiq, who vanished into the river four days ago. Momin had been playing with a friend when he slipped into the water while trying to retrieve a floating cricket ball near the Kaloosa bridge.
The incident occurred shortly after water was released from a hydroelectric project, significantly increasing the river's already strong current. Eyewitnesses report that the powerful flow swept Momin away before his sister or friend could reach him.
Extensive search operations are underway, involving the State Disaster Response Force, police, MARCOS commandos, and local volunteers. Despite continuous efforts, day and night, Momin, the family's only son among five children, has not been found.
Momin is remembered by his community as a bright and talented child, excelling in school and known for his dancing and horse riding skills. His disappearance has left his family and the village in deep sorrow, with his mother maintaining a constant vigil on the riverbank.
