Minor girl dies after being hit by motorcycle in Pulwama

Srinagar, Nov 06: A seven-year-old girl died after being hit by a motorcycle in Kakapora area of south Kashmir's Pulwama district on Thursday, officials said.

An official told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the girl was hit by the motorcycle while crossing the road outside her home in Pahoo locality of Kakapora.

He said that girl, identified as Areeba daughter of Nazir Ahmad Bhat was taken to PHC Kakapora in critical condition, where from she was referred to SMHS Srinagar.

“She was declared dead on arrival at SMHS," he said.

Police have taken cognisance of the incident and a probe has been launched in this regard.