Baramulla, Jan 4 : A casual labourer from the Mechanical Department died after a tyre burst while repairing a truck in Tangmarg, Baramulla, officials said.
An official told the news agency JKNS that a casual labourer from the Mechanical Engineering Department died while working on a flat tyre of his truck when the rim suddenly detached with force, leaving him critically injured.
He said he was rushed to a nearby hospital but succumbed to his injuries on the way.
The deceased has been identified as Manzoor Ahmad (40), a resident of Qazipora, Tangmarg, Baramulla.
Meanwhile, police have taken cognizance of the incident. —(JKNS)
