Banihal, Dec 21: A 25-year-old youth died under suspicious circumstances in Banihal area of Ramban district on Saturday evening.
Officials told news agency Kashmir News Corner (KNC) that Bilal Ahmad a resident of Railway Chowk, Banihal, reportedly fell unconscious around yesterday late evening. He was immediately rushed to Sub-District Hospital (SDH) Banihal, from where he was referred to Government Medical College (GMC) Anantnag for advanced treatment.
They said his condition deteriorated further, following which he was shifted to SMHS Hospital Srinagar, where doctors declared him brought dead.
Police have taken cognizance of the matter and initiated proceedings under relevant sections, at Police Station Banihal.
The exact cause of death is being investigated, and further probe is underway. (KNC)