DERA GHAZI KHAN: A young shepherd is feared drowned in the River Indus who disappeared in the strong current of the river near Ghazi Ghat on Friday.

Rescuers continued the search operation till dusk but could not find Saqib, 20, of Notak.

He was grazing his herd of goats and sheep near the river when he slipped into the river.

Divers suspended the operation till Saturday morning.

Published in Dawn, July 2nd, 2022

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