70 sheep killed, 80 missing in drowning incident in Bandipora

Srinagar: At least 70 sheep died and 80 others were missing in the drowning incident in the Lankerishipora area of North Kashmir Bandipora district on Monday.

An official told Kashmir Scroll that due to incessant rains in the Lankhrishipora area of Bandipora at least 150 sheep went missing among them 70 have been found missing while 80 others are still missing.

He said that Naib Tehsildar concerned and other officials have visited the spot and assured compensation to the victims—(KS)

Further details awaited