Minor drowns to death in Shopian

Srinagar, Apr 18: A minor lost his life after he drowned into the water canal in his native village Zawoora area of South Kashmir Shopian district on Thursday.

An official told news agency Kashmir Scroll that a minor child aged about two years identified as Aqib Ahmad Dar fell in the water canal at village Zawoora Shopian.

He was evacuated to a hospital in serious condition where he breathed his last.

Meanwhile police have taken cognizance and started an investigation.