A massive rescue operation was launched on Thursday evening after an unidentified person jumped into Dal Lake here.

An official said that they received information that an unidentified person has jumped into Dal Lake near Ghat number 01.

He said that a rescue operation has been launched and efforts are on to trace the body.

“Currently, a team from SDRF, in collaboration with officials from Nehru Park police station, is conducting the rescue operation,” he added.