Srinagar: An 85-year-old man, who was injured in a road accident in Qamarwari area of Srinagar, sccumbed at SMHS Hospital, officials said Tuesday.

They said that 85-year-old man identified as Ghulam Ahmad Naath, resident of Patlipora, Chattabal area of Srinagar was injured in a road accident in Qamarwari area of Srinagar few days ago.

He was subsequently rushed to SMHS Hospital Srinagar for treatment, however, he sccumbed to his injuries on Tuesday morning.

Meanwhile, a Police official told KNO that a case has been registered in this regard and proceedings under IPC 304A will be initiated. A pall of gloom decended on the poor Chattabal family that was living under immsense poverty—(KNO)

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