Youth dies after being hit by cricket ball in Srinagar

Srinagar, Dec 08: A young cricketer tragically lost his life in the Nowgam area of Srinagar after being hit by a cricket ball, officials said.

The incident occurred at the Madankha Nowgam cricket ground, reported KNO.

The deceased has been identified as Adnan Raheem Bhat, son of Abdur Raheem Bhat, a resident of Astanpora Rawalpora.

Adnan was immediately shifted to a hospital, but doctors declared him dead on arrival.

Meanwhile, police have launched an investigation into the incident.