Three Kashmiris dead in Rajasthan accident

SRINAGAR — Two Pulwama residents were among three Kashmiris, who died in a road accident in Churu area of Rajasthan on Monday, officials said here.

An official told the news agency KNO that a truck met with an accident in Churu area of Rajasthan today. He said all three persons from Kashmir, who were onboard the truck, died on the spot.

He identified the trio as Jahangeer Ahmad Naikoo (driver) from Tiken Pulwama, his maternal uncle Mohammad Yousuf Bhat from Karimabad Pulwama and another driver Showkat Ahmad Wani from Kupwara.

The official said their families have been contacted and efforts are going on to bring their bodies back.