Minor dies after falling into a pit in Kupwara
Kupwara: A 2-year-old boy died after falling into a pit in Batergam in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district on Monday afternoon, officials said.
They said that a child identified as Sabzar Ahmad Shiekh son of Fayaz Ahmad Shiekh, a resident of Shiekh Mohalla Batergam fell into a pit whereupon he was rescued by locals and taken to Sub-district hospital Kupwara for treatment.
The doctors however, after initial assessment declared the boy as brought dead on arrival.
A police official concerned has also confirmed the incident and said that a case has been registered. (GNS)