Two Kupwara Hajj pilgrims die in holy city of Mecca

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Two pilgrims from north Kashmir’s Kupwara district died after performing Hajj in the sacred city of Mecca last night.

Ghulam Mohammad Dar (67) from Cheerkot Kupwara and Saja Begum (65) wife of Ali Mohd Lone of Hayhama, Bungam, Kupwara complained chest pain and fell unconscious in Mina area, reported news agency.

Both the pilgrims were immediately taken to nearby health care facility where doctors declared them dead on arrival.