Jahangir Lolabi
Srinagar, Jun 23: (GNS) One person was killed and another injured when two pillion riders collided head-on, in Sogam Lolab of north-Kashmir’s Kupwara district, Tuesday evening.
Reports reaching GNS said that the collision took place between a Scooty bearing Registration Number JK-09A 8142 and another motor cycle (Chassis number) at Lassipora road stretch in the area.
In the mishap two persons identified as Mohammad Ashraf Lone resident of Sogam and the other Bashir Ahmad Mir of Dapal Machil sustained injuries. Both the injured were evacuated to Sogam Hospital wherefrom Mohammad Ashraf Lone with grievous head injuries was referred to SKIMS Soura.
However, the patient has succumbed to injuries, the reports added.
A police official confirming the incident that one of the pillion riders’ has died in the collision.
“A case has been registered under relevant sections of law and further investigations taken up in this regard”, the official added.(GNS)
