Tragic Incident in Pulwama: Local Resident Succumbs to Drowning during Sand Extraction”

A heartbreaking incident unfolded on Saturday morning in South Kashmir’s Pulwama district, as 40-year-old Showkat Ahmad Lone lost his life in Kakapora River. The tragedy occurred during the extraction of sand from the river, according to reports from News Agency Kashmir Scroll. Showkat, identified as the son of Mohd Akber Lone from Lelhar Kakapora, succumbed to drowning in the course of this activity.

The incident serves as a stark reminder of the risks associated with such endeavors. Authorities are expected to conduct investigations into the circumstances surrounding the fatality, while the community mourns the untimely loss of a life in the pursuit of livelihood.