Woman, 8-yr-old boy die as shelter collapses in Lolab

Kupwara, Jul 31: In a tragic incident, a 60-year-old woman and an eight-year-old boy lost their lives after a makeshift shelter collapsed in Afan Warnaw area of Lolab in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district late Wednesday night.
Officials identified the deceased as Marif Noori, wife of Mohammad Yousuf Mir and Aabid Ahmad Mir, son of Mohammad Shafi Mir.
The incident occurred around midnight when the temporary shelter gave way, burying the two under the debris and killing them on the spot.
Police have taken cognizance of the matter and initiated legal formalities.
Meanwhile, expressing grief over the tragedy, the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah conveyed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and assured them of all possible assistance. “The Government stands by the affected family in this hour of grief and will ensure every possible relief and support,” the CM said in a statement. (KNO)