Woman dies after falling from horse on pilgrimage

A woman has died after falling from a horse on pilgrimage in India.

The 63-year-old pilgrim was travelling to Vaishnodevi Temple in Reasi on Saturday (14 February) when she fell off and sustained fatal injuries.

The local police have launched a case against the man who hired her the animal.

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