Mother, two daughters die of suffocation in Uri

BARAMULLA — A mother and two daughters reportedly died of suffocation in Karo, Boniyar in Tri area of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district.

Three bodies were found in mysterious conditions inside a room in Boniyar, after which locals informed the police.

Official sources confirmed and identified the deceased as Shamima (43), wife of Ab Majid Ganie, and her two daughters namely Nighat Majid (13), and Tabassum Majid (9), who were found dead at Boniyar, in a suspicious condition.

Police officials said the bodies were taken to PHC Boniyar for autopsy. They said a probe has been initiated to ascertain the cause of death.

Sources said that it seems that the trio died of suffocation due to gas heater.