43-year-old man succumbs to injuries days after assault in Srinagar

Srinagar, Jan 21: A 43-year-old man died after allegedly being assaulted in the Old Barzulla area of Srinagar, officials said on Wednesday.

An official said  that the deceased has been identified as Mohammad Rafiq, a resident of Old Barzulla Rafiq was physically assaulted on January 18 and was initially taken to SMHS Hospital, Srinagar.

He was later referred to the Super Speciality Hospital, Shireen Bagh, where he was declared dead on Wednesday afternoon he said.

Cognizance of the incident has been taken and further investigation initiated. (KNC)