SNS KASHMIR
Baramulla, Aug 09 :
Two persons died in a stone quarry accident in Drangbal area of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Tuesday, officials said here.
An official told SNS Kashmir that duo suffered critical injuries after a portion of stone quarry collapsed, when they were extracting stones.
He said that soon after the incident, the duo identified as Hilal Ahmad from Zehanpora Uri and Zaffar Ahmad Gojree from Drangbal Baramulla were taken to a nearby hospital where they were declared dead on arrival.
He futher said that after conducting medico-legal formalities, bodies handed over to their family for last rites.
“A case under relevant sections of laws has been registered and futher investigation has been started in this regard.” he added.