Family Alleges Murder in Drowning Death of 17-Year-Old Zainab Zahoor at Lower Jhelum Dam; Protests Erupt in Baramulla"
Incident at Lower Jhelum Dam, Boniyar On July 9, 2025, the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) Baramulla and Civil Defence Uri successfully recovered the body of 17-year-old Zainab Zahoor, daughter of Zahoor Ahmad, a resident of Chakloo, Baramulla. Zainab had reportedly drowned in the Lower Jhelum Dam at Boniyar on July 8, 2025. Family Allegations and Public Protest Following the recovery of the body, Zainab's family raised serious concerns, alleging that her death was not accidental but a case of murder. During the protest staged by the family and local residents, specific names were reportedly mentioned as suspects. The protestors demanded a thorough investigation and called for the authorities to register a case under relevant sections pertaining to suspicious deaths. Community Response The incident has sparked significant outrage and grief in the local community. Protestors have urged law enforcement agencies to conduct a transparent and impartial probe. There are calls for t...
