Scooty Rider Dies in Srinagar Road Mishap

SRINAGAR: A 30-year-old man from Dara Harwan died in a road accident at Harwan area of Srinagar on Friday, officials said.

Officials told that a speeding scooty overturned near Harwan market, resulting in injuries to the rider and his pillion. He said the scooty was being driven by Bilal Ahmad Bhat, son of Mohammad Ramzan Bhat, a resident of Dara, Harwan.

“Bilal was seriously injured and was immediately shifted to SKIMS Soura for treatment. However, he succumbed to his injuries during the treatment,” they said.

Meanwhile, the identity of the pillion rider is yet to be ascertained. Further details into the incident are awaited, while investigations have been taken up. (KNO)