Identities of bodies found in Dal Lake confirmed, investigation continues

SRINAGAR — The three bodies found in Dal Lake near Shalimar Ghat on Saturday have been identified, shedding light on possible circumstances.

The woman has been identified as Zahida Begum, wife of Hussain Shaikh, a resident of Rambam. The identities of the two minors have been withheld.

According to the police, the incident appears to be a case of drowning. However, forensic experts have been consulted, and the exact cause of death remains undetermined.

“We are working to determine the cause of death and gather more details about this tragic incident,” an official said.