Srinagar, Dec 17: A 50-year-old paramilitary CRPF trooper posted in Lal Chowk area, the commercial hub of Srinagar, died of heart attack, officials said on Friday.

They said that Head constable (driver) Sharvan Kumar Of 19th battalion CRPF had cardiac arrest at around 03:20 a.m. at Akhara Lalchowk area of Srinagar. He was shifted to hospital but was declared brought dead on arrival, they said.

A police officer confirmed that trooper died of heart attack.

(GNS)