2 minors die after falling into open pit in Lolab
Posted on Dec 22, 2021 | Author Aatif Qayoom
Srinagar, Dec 21: Two minors died after they fell into an open pit dug at Chakdar Mohalla Gagbal in Lolab area of Kupwara district on Tuesday.
According to the residents, "the cousins were playing when they fell into an open pit dug by a contractor to save water."
The residents have sought strict action against the involved person who kept the pit open.
The minors have been identified as Mustafa Ahmad Badana (6) and Sumaiya Akhter (6).
Minors were immediately evacuated and were moved to Sub District Hospital Kupwara for treatment. However, the doctors at the hospital said "both the minors were brought dead to the hospital."
Meanwhile, the family members staged protests outside the hospital premises alleging they were not provided with an ambulance by the hospital authorities despite waiting for hours.
The family members blocked the road to show their resentment against the authorities. Later police visited the spot and provided an ambulance to the protesting family.