14-Jul-2024 03:35 PM
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Jammu, July 14 (Reporter) The family of a missing boy whose body was found in river Chenab has appealed to the government to help in getting back his body to perform the last rites.
Police said the deceased identified as Harsh Nagotra, was missing since June 12.
He allegedly committed suicide by jumping into river Chenab after losing Rs 80,000 in online gaming.
"As per his father, he received a call from a civilian in Pakistan to identify the body recovered from a river in Sialkot," they said adding that his identity card found from the deceased might have helped the civilian to contact the family.
The deceased hailed from the Khour area of Akhnoor, Jammu.
Police said the family has submitted a memorandum appealing to the government to help in getting his body back for performing the last rites and the matter has been taken up with the administration...////...