Hunter dies in accidental fire

Excelsior Correspondent
REASI, Feb 4: A hunter died due to accidental fire from his own rifle in forest area of Kund Khandari, under the jurisdiction of Pouni Police Station.
The deceased has been identified as Balwant Singh (28), son of Chamel Singh of village Laid in Reasi.
He had gone to the forest area along with some friends and relatives for hunting of wild animals. His 12-bore rifle accidentally went off and he reportedly died on the spot.
Those who were accompanying the decease were taken into custody for questing as Police has registered a case in this connection for investigations.