*TWO YOUTH DIE DUE TO SUFFOCATION WHILE CLEANING WELL IN HATMULLA, KUPWARA;
Adnansheikh
25 june
*Kupwara:* In a tragic incident, *two young men lost their lives due to suspected suffocation* while cleaning a well at *Parray Nar, Hatmulla* area of Kupwara district on Thursday.
According to officials, the incident occurred when the duo entered the well for cleaning purposes and fell unconscious, likely due to the presence of toxic gases. Immediately, *Police and SDRF teams* rushed to the spot and launched a rescue operation. However, despite all efforts, both youth were declared dead.
The deceased have been identified as *Reyaz Ahmad Bhat, son of Ghulam Hassan Bhat*, and *Aadil Ahmad Bhat, son of Abdul Ahad Bhat*, both residents of *Hatmulla Padnal, Kupwara*.
Police have taken cognizance of the incident and further proceedings are underway.