Youth drowned at Jandar Bari Waterfall; rescue operation underway

ABBOTTABAD, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 4th Jul, 2026) A youth, identified as Rizwan, a resident of Berin Gali Sat has drowned while bathing at the Jandar Bari Waterfall in the Beringli area of Abbottabad on Saturday.

According to initial reports, the youth slipped into deep water while swimming in the waterfall. A search and rescue operation is underway, with local volunteers joined by Rescue 1122 teams from Galiyat and Abbottabad. The teams are continuing efforts to recover the body.

The incident once again highlights the recurring tragedies witnessed across the Hazara region during the monsoon season.

Every year, dozens of people lose their lives in streams, waterfalls, ponds and lakes of Hazara Division despite official bans on swimming and bathing at such sites due to the heightened risks posed by strong currents and rising water levels.

Authorities have repeatedly appealed to the public to comply with safety restrictions, warning that ignoring the ban continues to result in avoidable loss of life each year.