Raja Syed Rather
Ganderbal, Aug 31: A pillion rider was killed while the biker was injured in a road accident at Wayil area of Central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district on Saturday, officials said.
An official said that the accident occurred when the biker lost control over his two-wheeler near Wayil area.
He said in the incident, the duo was injured, and both were shifted to the nearest hospital. One of them was declared brought dead on arrival, and the other is currently receiving treatment.
The official added that the deceased has been identified as Riyaz Ahmad, a resident of Kangan Waddur, while the injured person has been identified as Sajad Ahmad Banday of Kangan.
Meanwhile, police have taken cognizance of the incident.