Woman, 8-Year-Old Boy Die as Shelter Collapses in Kupwara

Kupwara, July 31: A 60-year-old woman and an 8-year-old boy died after a makeshift shelter collapsed in Afan Warnaw area of Lolab in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district during the night.

Officials said the victims have been identified as Marif Noori, wife of Mohammad Yousuf Mir, and Aabid Ahmad Mir, son of Mohammad Shafi Mir—both residents of Afan Warnaw.

The incident occurred around midnight when their temporary shelter suddenly gave way, killing them on the spot.

Police have taken note of the incident and started necessary legal procedures.(KNS)

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