Youth drowns at Noori Waterfall despite ban on bathing spots in Haripur

HARIPUR, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 19th May, 2026) A 20-year-old youth drowned while bathing at Noori Waterfall located within the jurisdiction of Sarai Saleh Police Station on Monday evening, police and rescue sources said.

According to officials, the deceased was identified as Tauseef, son of Tahir, a resident of Kunj, Abbottabad. The incident occurred at around 7pm when the young man was bathing in the waterfall and accidentally drowned.

Rescue teams and local authorities recovered the body and shifted it to Trauma Center Haripur for necessary legal formalities.

Residents and social circles have expressed concern over the recurring loss of lives at waterfalls and recreational sites across Haripur district.

Despite an official ban and repeated warnings by the district administration, dozens of youths lose their lives every year while bathing in rivers, dams and waterfalls during the summer season.

Citizens have urged the authorities to enforce safety measures more strictly, install warning signboards at dangerous locations and increase monitoring at popular picnic spots to prevent further tragic incidents.