Excelsior Correspondent
DODA, Dec 11: A driver was killed when the Eco van he was driving skidded off the road and plunged into gorge near Shaie-Doda road.
The ill-fated vehicle bearing registration number JK06A-7818 was on its way to Shaie from Doda when the driver lost control over the vehicle and it rolled down into gorge near Shaie Mour, resulting into on the spot death of driver.
On getting information, police team rushed to the spot, retrieved the dead body of the driver from the spot and shifted it to hospital for autopsy.
The deceased has been identified as Hoshiar Singh, son of Pancham Singh, a resident of Shaie District Doda.
After completing medical and legal formalities, the body of the deceased was handed over to legal heirs for last rites.
A case under relevant sections has been registered at Doda Police Station and investigation started.