Banihal, June 12: Two young men lost their lives in a tragic road accident that occurred at Lewra Chamalwas area of Ramban district on Friday evening.
According to official reports, the accident took place at around 6:30 PM when a Tata Nexon vehicle bearing registration number JK19A-3165 was travelling towards Neel Batu in Tehsil Ramsoo. The vehicle was carrying two occupants, both residents of Neel Batu.
One of the victims, identified as Zeeshan Lateef, son of Abdul Lateef, died on the spot after sustaining critical injuries in the accident. The second occupant, Mohd. Amir, son of Mohd. Shafi Chopan, succumbed to his injuries after being shifted to the Sub-District Hospital (SDH) Banihal for treatment.
Hospital sources said that post-mortem examinations are being conducted at SDH Banihal. Following completion of the legal formalities, the bodies will be handed over to the bereaved families for their last rites.
Meanwhile, police have taken cognizance of the incident and initiated further investigation to ascertain the circumstances that led to the fatal accident. The tragic mishap has cast a pall of gloom over Neel Batu village, with locals expressing grief over the untimely demise of the two youths. (KNC)
