LG expresses grief over loss of life
Srinagar: A tourist was killed and four staffers injured in a hotel fire in J&K’s Pahalgam hill station on Monday, officials said.
Officials said that the tourist was identified as Bhupinder Gill, 75, from DehraDun.
“Three injured staffers have been discharged from the hospital while the 4th one is undergoing treatment. All the injured staffers are locals. The cause of the fire is being ascertained,” an official said.
“Inquest proceedings have been started in the death of a tourist,” the official said.
Meanwhile, Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha expressed shock and grief over the loss of a life in an unfortunate fire incident at a hotel in Pahalgam.
“Deeply anguished by the loss of a life due to the unfortunate fire incident at a hotel in Pahalgam. My heartfelt condolences and sympathies to the bereaved family. I have instructed the Deputy Commissioner to render all necessary assistance to the family,” said the Lt Governor.
