22-year-old fatally injured in family altercation in Sopore

SOPORE — A tragic incident in Sopore has claimed the life of a 22-year-old man who sustained critical injuries during a family dispute, sources said on Saturday.

Abid Rashid Bhat, a resident of Wadoora Payeen, succumbed to his injuries this morning after being in a coma for several days. According to sources cited by a local news agency, Bhat suffered severe injuries following a confrontation with his brother three days ago.

Local reports indicate that the altercation took a fatal turn, leading to Bhat’s demise. Notably, the elder brother involved in the altercation is reported to be a Hafiz-e-Quran.

A senior police officer confirmed that an investigation is underway to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident. The officer assured that law enforcement is actively cross-referencing various reports and pledged to provide further updates to the media as the investigation progresses.