Two Siblings Dead, Father Critical in Suspected Suffocation Case

Two siblings have lost their lives, while their father fights for survival in a suspected asphyxiation incident in Ashtangoo village, located in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district. According to officials, the tragic discovery unfolded on Wednesday morning at Jamia Islamia Dar-ul-Uloom Faiz-ul-Uloom.

The victims, identified as Muneer Ahmad and Tanveer Ahmad of Malangam, alongside their father Qasim Ahmad Chechi, were found unconscious by the seminary management. Despite prompt evacuation to a nearby health facility, the two boys were declared dead upon arrival, while their father remains in critical condition.

Authorities have sprung into action, with a police official confirming the dispatch of an FSL team to the site. Inquest proceedings have been initiated to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the incident.

While initial assessments point towards the accumulation of toxic gas inside the room as the likely cause, officials maintain that a thorough investigation is imperative to determine the precise sequence of events.

This tragic incident has cast a pall of sorrow over the community, underscoring the importance of preventive measures and vigilance to avert such calamities in the future. As the community mourns the loss of two young lives and prays for the recovery of their father, authorities emphasize the need for heightened awareness and adherence to safety protocols to prevent similar tragedies from recurring.