Leh: A truck driver died while his helper was injured on Srinagar-Leh Highway at Fotla top area of Leh on Saturday morning.
Officials said that a truck driver was killed while the helper was Injured after their truck skidded off the road and rolled into a deep gorge at Fotla top Leh..
They said the truck bearing registration number JK01P-8724 was heading towards Srinagar from Ladakh when it skidded off the road and rolled down into a gorge resulting in on spot death of driver, who has been identified as Mohammad Asalm Famda son of Ab Gani Famda Resident of Haknar Gund and the helper who also his younger brother received injuries.
Officials said the conductor has been taken to nearby hospital for treatment while his condition is stable.
Police officials said that a case under relevant sections of law has been registered in Police Station Khalsi Leh and investigation has been taken up.

Sheikh Anees