Kulgam, May 18:(KNC)Hundreds of poultry birds died after a truck transporting poultry overturned near the Khudwani bypass area in South Kashmir’s Kulgam on Monday, reports said.

Officials said the vehicle met with an accident while passing through the bypass stretch, resulting in the death of a large number of birds on the spot.

The truck was being driven by Nisar Ahmad Chopan, son of Ghulam Mohammad Chopan, a resident of Ompora area of Budgam.

Meanwhile, police have taken cognizance of the incident and further investigation has been initiated.(KNC)