Karnataka driver found dead inside truck in South Kashmir’s Shopian

Shopian, Nov 20, KNT: A driver from the Southern Indian state of Karnataka was found dead inside his parked truck at Fruit Mandi Shopian in South Kashmir.

The victim has been identified as Muhammad Rafiq, a resident of Bengaluru Karnataka.

Police have taken cognizance of the incident and started an investigation.

Police said that prima facie it seems the victim has died due to harsh weather conditions prevailing in the Southern district of Shopian.

Shopian Transport Union President Jahangir Ahmed told the news agency Kashmir News Trust that the Union will bear all expenses and will airlift the dead body to his native area. He expressed grief over the incident. [KNT]