Non-local resident reportedly died of asphyxiation in North Kashmir’s Pattan

JBC operator dies of ‘asphyxiation’

Shabroz Malik

Baramulla, Dec 23, KNT: A non-local resident reportedly died of asphyxiation in North Kashmir’s Pattan town of Baramulla district.

Local sources told the news agency Kashmir News Trust that the dead body of a non-local resident was found at the rented house in Zangam area of Pattan town.

He reportedly died of suffocation due to the use of a coal heater.

The deceased has been identified as Suresh Kumar, a JCB operator by profession who hails from Punjab.

Police have taken cognizance of the incident. [KNT]