Updated: 6 Persons Dead in a Road Mishap in Jammu And Kashmir

Srinagar, Feb 03 : At least six people are feared dead in a road accident in Keshwan area of District Kishtwar.

Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar Ashok Kumar Sharma told the news agency Kashmir News Observer KNO that five people died on the spot while one is being shifted to hospital.

Meanwhile, SSP Kishtwar Shafqat Hussain confirmed KNO that the sixth one died on the way to the hospital.

The deceased people include Mohammad Arkhan,29, Abdul Rehman,29, Abdul Lateef 42, Ata Mohammad,22, Inam,45, and 18 year old Zameer

Meanwhile, police and army personnel from 26 RR immediately rushed to the spot and launched a rescue operation.