BDO dies due to heart attack

BARAMULLA, Feb 26:
A Block Development Officer (BDO) died due to massive heart attack in north Kashmir district of Bandipora today afternoon, official sources said.
They said 48-year-old Saleem Ahmad Darzi, BDO border area of Tulail, was preparing for Friday prayers when he suffered a heart attack and suddenly collapsed.
However, he was immediately rushed to a hospital where he was declared brought dead. Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora Dr Owais Ahmad expressed deep shock over the demise of BDO Darzi.
Meanwhile, Dr Owais has requested Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, to arrange a chopper to airlift the body of BDO from Tulail which remained cut off from district headquarter due to snow. (UNI)