SRINAGAR: Three persons were killed on the spot after a JCB vehicle met with an accident at Sounder Dachan area of Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday.
Official sources said that the JCB was moving through a hilly stretch when it met with an accident under unclear circumstances, leading to the instant death of all three onboard.
The deceased have been identified as: Nazir Hussain, son of Saiye, resident of Khatasoo Bhalessa, aged around 22–23 years; Ishaq, son of Faroozdin, resident of Khatasoo Bhalessa, aged around 26 years; and Majeed, resident of Bhalessa, aged around 28 years.
All three bodies have been shifted to District Hospital Kishtwar, where medico-legal formalities are being conducted.
Cognisance of the matter has been taken and further investigation is underway. (JKNS)
