Rajouri, Sep 3 : A mother-daughter duo was killed after a wall of their house collapsed in Sunderbani area of Rajouri district during the intervening night of September 2 and 3, officials said.
Officials told Kashmir News Trust that continuous rainfall in the region weakened the structure, causing the wall to cave in and trap the two under the debris. Rescue teams assisted by police rushed to the spot and recovered the bodies.
The deceased were identified as Sita Devi, wife of Rattan Lal, and her daughter Sonia Rattan Lal, residents of Tanda Kangri in Sunderbani.
Authorities have advised people to remain cautious as persistent rains have increased the risk of structural damage in vulnerable areas. [KNT]
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