A forest guard slipped to death after falling from a hilltop in Sherbibi Wagan area of Banihal district on Tuesday late evening, officials said.

The deceased as per reports was on duty when the incident occurred.He has been identified as Abdul Gaffar Sohil, resident of Wagan, Banihal.

The body was later on shifted to Sub-District hospital Banihal for medico-legal formalities.