SRINAGAR: A pony porter was killed after a falling boulder struck his tent near the Eidgah area of Chandanwari along the Shri Amarnath Yatra route late on Saturday evening, officials said.
An official said the deceased has been identified as Shabir Ahmad Shah (27), son of Mohammad Yaseen Shah, a resident of Brad Chairwan, Aishmuqam, Anantnag.
The incident occurred late in the evening while Shabir Ahmad Shah was asleep inside his tent near Eidgah, Chandanwari. A large boulder suddenly fell onto the tent, causing fatal injuries.
Officials said he died on the spot before any medical assistance could be provided.
Police have taken cognisance of the incident, and further proceedings have been initiated. (JKNS)
