India, Oct. 28 -- Two persons died after being buried under a mound of sand during extraction in the Rafiabad area of North Kashmir's Baramulla district during the intervening night of Tuesday and Wednesday, officials said.

An official said that the duo was extracting sand in Dachanpara, Rafiabad, when the mound collapsed, trapping them underneath.

He said their bodies remained buried overnight and were recovered early Wednesday morning, reported news agency KNO.

The deceased have been identified as Javid Ahmed Mir (28) and Mohammad Anees Malik (29), both residents of Dachanpara.

Meanwhile, cognisance of the incident has been taken and an investigation has been initiated.

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