Falling stone kills one, injures another at quarry site in North Kashmir's Kupwara

Srinagar, May 06: A labourer died and another was injured after a falling stone hit them at a quarry site in North Kashmir’s Kupwara district on Tuesday.

Official said that the incident took place at a quarry in the Waterkhani area of Drugmulla, where a stone fell, injuring two labourers.

Both were taken to hospital, where one was declared dead on arrival. The other is undergoing treatment.

The deceased has been identified as Habibullah Malik, a resident of Drugmulla.

Police said a case has been registered and further investigation is underway. (GNS)