10/09/2026
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Walnut Season Turns Deadly in Kulgam: 46-Year-Old Man Dies After Fall From Tree.
Another tragedy has been reported during the ongoing walnut harvesting season in Kashmir. 46-year-old Mukhtar Ahmad Najar, son of Ghulam Nabi Najar and a resident of Jaibal Lammer, Kulgam, reportedly died after falling from a walnut tree while plucking walnuts.
He sustained critical injuries in the fall and was rushed to hospital for treatment, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
The incident highlights the serious risks faced by seasonal workers during walnut harvesting, particularly while climbing tall trees. According to the information provided, this is being reported as the fifth death in around 20 days linked to walnut-tree falls across Kashmir this season.
The reported death of a walnut harvester in Kulgam highlights the risks associated with working at significant heights during the harvesting season. Such incidents underline the importance of appropriate safety precautions, supervision, and safer harvesting practices to help reduce the risk of serious falls
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