Srinagar, Aug 18: A pilgrim of Amarnath Yatra from Bihar died while another suffered injuries after falling down a track near Kali Mata Morh on Friday evening, an official said.
An official told that the incident took place at this evening, when two pilgrims were returning from the holy cave. “They lost the balance and fell down the track, in which one died on the spot while another suffered injuries,” official said.
A rescue team was immediately rushed to the spot. The body of deceased was retrieved and is being transported to Baltal Base camp Hospital, he said. The deceased has been identified as Vijay Kumar from Bihar while the injured has been identified as Mamta Kumari from Bihar.
He said the injured pilgrim is undergoing treatment at Brarimarg base camp hospital and her condition is said to be stable.(KNO)
