1 killed, another injured in tractor accident in Kalakote

Rajouri, Jan 5: A 23-year-old man was killed and another injured in a tractor accident near the Kalakote bus stand in Rajouri district during the intervening night of Sunday and Monday, police said.

Police officials said that the accident involving a tractor was reported in which two persons sustained injuries who were been identified as Vinna Kumar (23) son of Rattan Lal resident of Upper Kalakote and Neeraj Kumar (22) son of Mohinder Paul resident of Kalakote.

Both the injured were provided immediate medical assistance and, considering the nature of their injuries, were referred to GMC Rajouri for advanced treatment.

Police officials further said that injured Vinna Kumar succumbed to his injuries while the other injured is under treatment in GMC Associated Hospital Rajouri.

Police said that a case under relevant sections of law has been registered in police station Kalakote.