Two persons from Baniyari Hajin village of Bandipora district had a narrow escape on Thursday evening after a Shikara they were traveling in capsized in the River Jhelum near Hatishah Bridge in Sopore area of North Kashmir’s. According to officials, the incident occurred when the Shikara lost balance midstream, leaving both individuals trapped in the cold waters. The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) swiftly launched a rescue operation, assisted by Sopore Police, and managed to rescue the duo safely. Following the rescue, both individuals were immediately rushed to Sub-District Hospital (SDH) Sopore for medical evaluation. Eyewitnesses said that due to the unavailability of an ambulance at the hospital, Sopore Police personally transported the victims to ensure timely medical care. Medical officials confirmed that both individuals are now stable and have returned safely to their respective homes. Locals have lauded the prompt and courageous efforts of the SDRF and Sopore Police, whose quick response prevented what could have been a tragic incident.