Man killed, Another Injured As Tata Sumo Falls Into River in Doda

Jammu : One person died and another person was injured when a Tata sumo they were travelling in skidded off the road and fell into a river near Manoie in Doda district.

Official sources told that the tata sumo (JKO6-9240) on way from Thatri to Gandoh skied off the road and fell into a deep gorge at Manoie. One person Mohammad Yaser son of Mohammad Shafi Zarger of Neli Halore was declared dead while one person namely Mohammad Mohsin of Changa Gwara who was critically injured and referred to GMC Doda by rescuers comprising local volunteers and a police team headed by a local SHO.

SSP Doda Abdul Qayoom confirmed to GNS the accident and casualties in it. He said a case has been registered and further investigations taken up. (GNS)