Jammu & Kashmir

Elderly man run over by train in Budgam, investigation underway

Srinagar-Banihal train. [FPK Photo/ Vikar Syed]

Budgam: An elderly man lost his life after being hit by a moving train near the Mazhoma-Budgam railway section close to Kantabagh on Monday.

The deceased has been identified as Ali Muhammad Mir, a resident of Sonar Kalipora Beerwah in Budgam district.

According to officials, the incident occurred when Mir was crossing the railway track and was struck by an oncoming train.

Authorities have initiated an investigation into the incident. The body has been handed over to the family after the completion of medico-legal formalities. [KNT]

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