Two Bihar Residents Found Dead in Separate Incidents in Srinagar, Kathua

Srinagar, KNT: Two men from Bihar were found unconscious in separate incidents in Srinagar and Kathua districts, and later declared dead at hospitals, officials said.

In Srinagar, 35-year-old Mukesh Shrivastav was found unconscious near the Smart City Gate at Pantha Chowk. He was shifted to SMHS Hospital, where doctors declared him brought dead.

In a separate incident in Kathua district, 50-year-old Samiullah was found unconscious near a mulberry tree at Hattli Morh. He was taken to Government Medical College Kathua, where doctors also declared him brought dead.

Police have initiated investigations into both incidents to ascertain the circumstances and causes of death.

Medico-legal formalities are underway. Samiullah’s body is to be handed over to his family after completion of the required procedures. [KNT]