Srinagar, Nov 17
A dry fruit seller in Jammu and Kashmir’s Qazigund area, released after questioning in connection with a white collar terror module investigation, died from burn injuries on Monday following an attempt at self-immolation.
Officials said that the man succumbed to injuries at a hospital in Srinagar.
Bilal Ahmad Wani had tried to self-immolate on Sunday in Qazigund. He was referred to the SMHS hospital in Srinagar after his condition worsened at an Anantnag hospital late on Sunday.
Officials said he succumbed to burn injuries around 12.30 a.m. Monday. Wani, along with his son Jasir Bilal, was picked up by police for questioning in connection with the terror module case.
While Bilal was subsequently released, his son remains in custody for questioning.