Kishtwar, Mar 14 (KNO): A couple among four family members died after a vehicle fell into a deep gorge in Bandarkoot area of Kishtwar district on Thursday, officials said.
Station House Officer (SHO) Kishtwar told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the vehicle skidded off the road and fell into a deep gorge near Bandarkoot.
He said four person died in the incident, while another one was injured. The deceased have been identified as Yasir Ahmed Butt, son of Abdul Gani Butt, his wife Shazada Begum, their children Artash Yasir and Ailaf Yasir, while the injured person identified is Aarish Yasir, all residents of Berwar Kishtwar.
Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar, Devansh Yadav said a five family member were travelling in a swift car which fell into a deep gorge.
"Tragically four member of a family lost lives in the accident, while another is injured," he said. He said the injured is out of danger and all possible help from red Cross will be given—(KNO)