Excelsior Correspondent
SAMBA, Mar 4: A Shri Mata Vaishno devi pilgrim was killed in accident on Basantar bridge here, police sources said.
The deceased was identified as Sandesh (21), son of Suresh, a resident of Kerala.
He along with associates was on his way to pay obeisance at the sacred shrine of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi in Katra area of District Reasi, when an unknown vehicle crushed him to death on the spot.
After completing medical and legal formalities, the body of the deceased was handed over to legal heirs for last rites.
Police have taken cognizance in this regard.
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