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SRINAGAR — A series of leopard strikes in separate locations within southern Kashmir's Shopian district on Friday evening resulted in injuries to four individuals, including a minor.

According to an official's statement quoted by a local news agency, the incidents occurred in the areas of Daramdora Keegam and Mazhama, where four individuals fell victim to the leopard attacks.

The injured individuals have been identified as Tariq Ahmad Lone, son of Mohammad Ahsan Lone; Saadat Nazir (14), son of Nazir Ahmad Wani; Nazir Ahmad Wani, residents of Daramdora Keegam; and Sahil Hassan Rather, son of Ghulam Hassan Rather, a resident of Mazhama.

Efforts to aid the injured were promptly initiated, with all victims evacuated to District Hospital Pulwama for immediate medical attention. Subsequently, they were referred to SMHS Hospital Srinagar for specialized treatment.

Law enforcement authorities have acknowledged the incidents and have initiated an investigation into the matter.

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SRINAGAR — A train on the Baramulla-Banihal section derailed from the railway track in Mazhama area of central Kashmir’s Budgam district on Friday. However, no casualties were reported in the incident.

An official, as per the news agency KNO, said the derailment took place at Manzhama after the train left the railway station today morning. He said all the passengers were safe, while railway officials reached the spot.

The official said the derailment was accidental and further details were being ascertained.

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