Umar Raina
Ganderbal: An LP Driver driver dies while his helper seriously injured on Srinagar-Leh highway road accident near Fotla Top Leh district during wee hours on Saturday.
Police sources told Glacier Times that an LP truck bearing registration number JK01P/8724 on way from Ladakh to Srinagar met with an accident near Fotla Top Khalsi area of Leh and down into 200 ft deep gorge around 4 Am Today, Resulting the onspot death of Driver while conducter got seriously injured in the mishap.
The conductor has been taken to hospital for treatment while his condition is not stable.
Police said that these two brothers were identified as Muhammad Aslam Famda (30), Muneer Famda Sons of Abdul Gani Famda resident of Fraw Haknar Gund.
Police said that the driver died on the spot, while the condition of the conductor is critical because he has severe injuries on his head.
A police official said that a case under relevant sections of law has been registered in Police Station Khalsi Leh and further investigation has been taken up. (GT)
