26-Apr-2024  Srinagar booked.net

Kashmir

Pine Tree Fall On Tourist In Pahalgam, Dies

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Pahalgam: A tourist from Tamil Nadu was killed on Monday after a pine tree fell on him in Baisaran area of Pahalgam in south Kashmir's Anantnag district.

An official identified the deceased as Janarthanam, son of Govintha Rajalu and a resident of Tamil Nadu.

As per reports, he was riding a horse at Baisaran and suddenly a pine tree fell on him.

"He died on the spot", the official said, adding that his dead body is lying in the mortuary of PHC (Public Health Centre) Pahalgam.

Meanwhile, police have taken cognizance of the incident.

(KNO)