Srinagar, June 25 -- An official said that the duo, both residents of Rambagh, Srinagar, were riding a scooty when the rider lost control and hit a wall.

He said the two were immediately shifted to a nearby hospital, where one of them was declared brought dead by doctors, reported news agency KNO.

The deceased has been identified as Muneef Ahmad (14) son of Imtiyaz Ahmad Malik of Rambagh. The other boy is undergoing treatment and has been identified as Muntazir Ahmad Wani of Rambagh.

Police have taken cognizance of the incident.

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