Labourer killed after hit by rock at Zojilla tunnel

Srinagar, Mar 11 : An labourer was killed after he was hit by a rock at the under construction Zojilla tunnel in Central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district on Friday.

Officials told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that a labourer identified as Jahangeer Wani, (35), son of Abdul Gani of Banihal, was hit by a rock during construction work of Zojilla tunnel in the afternoon.

He was immediately rushed to Sub District Hospital (SDH) Kangan where from he was shifted to SKIMS, Soura for specialized treatment.

However, he succumbed to his injuries at SKIMS, Soura.

Meanwhile, SDPO Kangan also confirmed his death—(KNO)