Man slips to death in Jhelum river in Srinagar's Batwara

Srinagar, May 27: A man slipped to death into Jhelum river in Batwara area of Srinagar on Monday, officials said.

An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the man died after falling into Jhelum river today afternoon.

The deceased has been identified as Nasir Ahmad Sheikh son of Gulam Mohammad Sheikh of Batwara.

Police have taken cognisance of the incident and investigation has been initiated.