SRINAGAR: A tragic incident was reported from Kandi Drugmulla area of Kupwara on Saturday when an 8-year-old boy lost his life after slipping into a pond-like pit while playing outside his home.
Officials said that the boy, identified as Toha Abid Peer, was rescued in an unconscious state.
He was immediately rushed to PHC Kandi, where doctors declared him brought dead. The body was later handed over to the family members for last rites, they added.
Cognisance of the incident has been taken and further investigation initiated. (KNC)
