A boy was rescued after he allegedly jumped into river Jhelum in a bid to end his life at Seelo area in north Kashmir’s Sopore, reports said on Tuesday.

A boy was found by locals attempting to jump into river Jhelum at Seelo bridge in Sopore.

“After noticing the movement as doubtful, locals rushed towards him, however, in the meantime, the boy jumped into the river, but was immediately rescued,” reports said.

Meanwhile, officials while confirming the incident said, that the boy was rescued and hails from Seelo village.

He has been shifted to the hospital for necessary medical treatment, the official said.