Kashmir

8-year-old boy killed, five injured in accident near Baltal

SRINAGAR — An 8-year-old boy was killed while five persons including three minors were injured in a road accident along SSG road near Baltal on Monday.

An official told news agency Kashmir News Observer that a parked vehicle fell down from road after a child mistakenly pulled its hand brake.

“The vehicle fell down from the road and a few persons inside received injuries. They were shifted to PHC Sonamarg for treatment,” the officials said.

However, one of the minor succumbed to his injuries, who has been identified as 8-year-old Muhammad Ali, son of Muhammad Javeed of Jaipur, Rajasthan.

The other injured persons including three minors who were identified as Mohd Ibraheem (9), Zainab (15), Sania (30), Nazia (32) and Maira (2) all hailing from Jaipur Rajasthan were referred to SKIMS, Soura for specialized treatment. — (KNO)