Shopian, May 19: A girl died while her father sustained injuries after strong winds caused a tree to fall on a tent in the Keller area of South Kashmir’s Shopian district on Sunday night.
An official told that the incident took place in the forest area of Gadder Chowan when an alpine tree fell on a tent due to gusty winds.
A girl, identified as Soby Riyaz, daughter of Riyaz Ahmad Bakerwal, died on the spot, while her father sustained injuries, official said.
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Authorities have taken cognizance of the incident.
It is important to mention that gusty winds accompanied by heavy rainfall wreaked havoc in several parts of Kashmir on Sunday evening, causing damage to property and triggering power outages in various areas. (JKNS)
