Youth found dead in mysterious condition in Mendhar

MENDHAR — A youth was found dead in mysterious condition at his home on Thursday in Chak Bonala area of Mendhar of Poonch district on Thrusday.

Reports reaching here said that a youth namely Javid Iqbal son of Mohammad Arif resident of Chak Bonala was found dead at his home.

He was a student of B.A 1st Year at Government Degree  College Mendhar.

When contacted, BMO Mendhar said that preliminary investigations suggest that Javeed died due to overdose of drugs.

A local namely Mohammad Sadiq said that in last 45 days, three youth have died due to overdose of drugs.

Meanwhile locals appealed to DIG Poonch-Rajouri range, SSP Poonch and DC Poonch to launch a special drive in the area to eradicate the drug menace so as to save the future generation.

SDPO Mendhar Neeraj Padyar also confirmed the incident and said that investigations have been taken up in this matter.