The elderly man was identified as Ghulam Ahmad Naath, 85, resident of Patlipora, Chattabal area of Srinagar.

SRINAGAR — An 85-year-old man, who was injured in a road accident in the Qamarwari area of Srinagar, succumbed at SMHS Hospital, officials said Tuesday.

As per news agency, Kashmir News Observer, an 85-year-old man identified as Ghulam Ahmad Naath, resident of Patlipora, Chattabal area of Srinagar was injured in a road accident in the Qamarwari area of Srinagar a few days ago.

He was subsequently rushed to SMHS Hospital Srinagar for treatment, however, he succumbed to his injuries on Tuesday morning.

Meanwhile, a Police official said that a case has been registered in this regard and proceedings under IPC 304A will be initiated. A pall of gloom descended on the family that was living under immense poverty—(KNO)