Elderly man drowns in Indus River

Elderly Man Drowns in Indus River

UrduPoint reports that an elderly man drowned in the Indus River near Latifabad unit number 10 on Saturday, September 5, 2026. According to a Rescue 1122 official, divers recovered the body of 65-year-old Muhammad Hanif. The cause of drowning remains unknown.

A local resident alerted Rescue 1122 after spotting a floating body in the river, leading to a swift response. The deceased was identified as a Latifabad unit number 10 resident.

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