MLA Bijbehara Injured After Fall, Hospitalised

Srinagar: MLA Bijbehara Dr. Bashir Ahmad Veeri sustained injuries on Monday morning after suffering a severe fall while exiting from stadium in Jammu.

News agency KDC cited sources as saying that, Dr. Veeri’s right foot got entangled in broken tiles, causing him to lose balance and fall. The incident resulted in a fracture of the nasal bridge causing profuse bleeding.

He was immediately shifted to a hospital for medical treatment. Doctors are monitoring his condition, and further medical assessment is underway.

Due to the injuries, Dr. Veeri remained absent from today’s Assembly session in Jammu and other official proceedings, sources added.