Portion of Thajwas glacier collapses in Sonamarg, 2 tourists rescued, local sledge puller's body retrieved (VIDEO)

Srinagar: The body of a local sledge rider who went missing after a portion of the Thajwas glacier at tourist spot Sonamarg in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ganderbal district collapsed was retrieved on Monday.

The deceased has been identified as Manzoor Ahmad Khan, a resident of Haknar Gund.

The body has been taken to the Public Health Centre in Sonamarg for the necessary legal medical formalities by the police.

A portion of the Thajwas glacier collapsed at picturesque Sonamarg on Sunday, during which the sledge rider and two tourists who were enjoying the scenic atmosphere fell down.

Tourists Rescued, Local Missing After Glacier Collapse in Sonamarg

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However, the tourists were rescued immediately by the people.