SRINAGAR: Two minor children died after allegedly being hit by a dumper in the Damhal Hanjipora area of south Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Sunday, an official said.
Officials said that the accident occurred near the residence of former MLA Abdul Majeed Padder in DH Pora, where a dumper hit the two children, causing severe injuries.
He said the children were taken to Sub-District Hospital DH Pora, where doctors declared them dead on arrival.
The deceased were identified as Maliha Aijaz, daughter of Aijaz Ahmad Wani, a resident of DH Pora, aged 13, and Amman Aijaz, son of Aijaz Ahmad Hella, a resident of Yaroo, aged 3.
Meanwhile, the police have taken cognisance of the accident—(KNO).
