Labourer dies, bus conductor found dead
Srinagar, Oct 24: A labourer died in a road accident, a bus conductor was found dead and a girl made an abortive bid to end her life during past 24-hours across the Valley, police said on Wednesday.
A police spokesman said, a Tata Mobile carrying non-local laborers overturned at Harnag in south Kashmir’s Islamabad (Anantnag) district resulting in the on spot death of a laborer Sonam Reshi, 23, son of Kahlu Reshi of Nytal Bihar. His associate sustained critical injuries.
The spokesman said a conductor of a truck was found dead in his truck (No. JK08A/6885) at Kanpathri Zojila.
Police have initiated inquest proceedings under section 174 CrPC in this regard.
He said a 19-yr old girl (name withheld) of Rawalpora, Waterhal consumed some poisonous substance at her home in central Kashmir’s Budgam district. The girl was shifted to hospital for treatment. Police have registered a case in this regard.
Meanwhile, a man was injured in a bear attack at Wandevalgam, Kokernag in south Kashmir’s Islamabad district, the spokesman said.
He identified the injured man as Muhammad Iqbal Sardan son of Bogo Sardan of Sundbrari.
Lastupdate on : Wed, 24 Oct 2012 21:30:00 Makkah time
Lastupdate on : Wed, 24 Oct 2012 18:30:00 GMT
Lastupdate on : Thu, 25 Oct 2012 00:00:00 IST
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