TA soldier dies of heart attack in Shopian

SHOPIAN — A Territorial Army (TA) soldier died after suffering massive cardiac arrest in Zainapora area of south Kashmir’s Shopian district on Saturday.

An official said that a soldier who was on duty died of cardiac attack early this morning at Zainapora.

He said that the soldier fell unconscious and was rushed to a nearby hospital where he was declared as brought dead.

The deceased was identified as Ab Majeed, resident of Anantnag district, who was part of 162 Territorial Army and presently attached with 1st RR.

He added that further investigation in this regard is going on.