Pilgrim going to Vaishnodevi shrine dies en route

A pilgrim going to Vaishnodevi died near Ban Ganga area of Katra town in Reasi district on Saturday.

The pilgrim was identified as Vishno Sonaba and was a resident of Maharashtra.

The pilgrim was found dead under mysterious circumstances, a police officer said.

The body has been brought to Community Health Centre in Katra and a case has been registered.

The body will be handed over to the relatives after conducting all the legal and medical formalities, the officer said.