One Dead, Another Injured in Mining Incident in Anantnag

Anantnag, Nov 14: A Boy died while another sustained injuries in a mining-related incident at Nallah Sandran in Kuchipora village of south Kashmir’s Anantnag district, officials said.

The incident occurred when the two individuals were engaged in mining activities at the site.

The injured were identified as Saqib Ahmad Shah, son of Reyaz Ahmad Shah, and Waseem Ahmad Shah, son of Mubarak Ahmad Shah, both residents of Barzola Sangran.

Both were immediately evacuated from the site and shifted to Government Medical College (GMC) Anantnag for treatment. However, doctors declared Saqib Ahmad Shah dead on arrival, while Waseem Ahmad Shah was admitted to the hospital for medical treatment.

Meanwhile, authorities have initiated medico-legal formalities in connection with the incident. (KNC)