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Forest official dies in Bandipora road accident
Srinagar: A forest official died in a road accident in Baramulla district.
According to Kashmir Media Service, the incident occurred on Bandipora-Srinagar road when an Alto car hit the official, who was riding a motorcycle, leaving him critically injured.
“He was initially taken to the district hospital in Bandipora before being referred to a hospital in Srinagar for further treatment,” the official said, adding that he succumbed to his injuries while en route to the hospital.
The deceased has been identified as Abdul Majeed Rather, son of Abdul Gafar Rather of Hajin, Bandipora.
Meanwhile, the police have registered a case under the relevant sections of the law and initiated an investigation.
