SRINAGAR: An Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), who was deployed for Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra duties, died in Srinagar, officials said on Wednesday.
The deceased has been identified as Prittam Lal, an ASI of the 37 Battalion, ITBP. He was originally posted at the battalion’s camp in Leh and was presently deployed for Amarnath Yatra duties in the Holy Cave area.
Official sources said the officer died at the 92 Base Hospital, Srinagar.
Following his death, a police party shifted the body to SMHS Hospital, Srinagar, for radiological examination and other medico-legal formalities.
Officials said the death is believed to have resulted from health complications.
Further proceedings are underway. [KNT]
