A three-year-old boy died on Friday after he accidentally fell into a pond near his home in Check Chotipora village of south Kashmir’s Shopian district.
According to locals, the toddler slipped into the pond while playing close to the water body. He was immediately rescued and rushed to District Hospital Shopian; however, doctors declared him brought dead.
The deceased has been identified as Mehran Zakir, son of Zakir Hussain Koli, a resident of Check Chotipora.
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The incident has shocked the village, with a large number of residents visiting the bereaved family to express their condolences.
Police have taken cognizance of the matter and initiated necessary proceedings. (KNT)
