At least 70 sheep died and 80 other missing in drowning incident in Lankerishipora area of North Kashmir Bandipora district on Monday.

An official said that due to incessant rains in Lankhrishipora area of Bandipora at least 150 sheeps went missing among them 70 have been found missing while 80 others are still missing.

He said that Naib Tehsildar concerned and other officials have visited the spot and assured compensation to the victims.