Srinagar: Two minor children died after they were allegedly hit by a dumper in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Sunday, officials said.
Traffic Police officials said the accident occurred at around 0855 hours near Damhal Hanjipora, where a dumper vehicle allegedly hit the two children, injuring the both critically.
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The duo was taken to Sub-District Hospital DH Pora, where doctors declared them dead on arrival.
Deceased identified
The deceased were identified as 12-year-old Mantaha Aijaz, daughter of Aijaz Ahmad Wani, resident of DH Pora, and a 3-year-old Amman Aijaz, son of Aijaz Ahmad Hella, resident of Yaroo.
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The driver along with the vehicle have run away after committing the crime, they said, and added that police have launched a manhunt to trace the accused. (with Agency inputs)
