Srinagar, April 17 -- In a touching display of solidarity and empathy, local schools in Gandbal and its adjacent areas have declared a two-day mourning period, standing in solidarity with the grieving families.

A tragic incident unfolded in Gandbal, Srinagar, as a boat carrying primarily school children capsized in the River Jhelum on Tuesday, resulting in at least six fatalities. Three persons including two children are still missing and a rescue operation is underway.

The neighboring areas of Gandabal-Soiteng, Lasjan, Padshaibagh, Batwara, and Shivpora-are united in mourning, their hearts heavy with sorrow for the families torn apart by this unfathomable tragedy.

Messages of condolence and sympathy pour in from all corners, echoing t...