Woman, 25, dies after falling into well in north Kashmir's Kupwara

Kupwara, Aug 7: A 25-year-old woman tragically died after accidentally falling into a deep well while washing clothes in the Hajibal Sarkuli area of Kalaroose in north Kashmir's Kupwara district on Thursday.

Officials told Kashmir News Corner (KNC) that the deceased, identified as Fatima Begum, wife of Fareed Ahmad Deedad, slipped and fell into a 40-foot-deep well near her residence.

Following the incident, a joint rescue operation was launched by the Police, State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), and Fire & Emergency Services, who successfully retrieved the body.

The body was later shifted to Sub-District Hospital Handwara for medico-legal formalities.

Police have taken cognizance of the case, and further investigation is underway. (KNC)