LG, CM condole loss of lives
Udhampur: At least four persons, including a CRPF jawan, and three civilians lost their lives in a tragic road accident on the Jammu–Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) near Jakhani Chowk in Udhampur district on Tuesday, officials said.
An official said that the accident occurred around 11 am and involved a passenger bus, an off-road vehicle and a motorcycle.
Speaking to media persons while providing details, Kartar Singh, Second-in-Command, 137 Battalion CRPF said that a civil bus hit a stationary off-road vehicle that was undergoing repairs on the roadside. The impact crushed the vehicle, killing a mechanic and its driver on the spot.
He said that due to the collision, two civilians fell through a broken window into a deep gorge. One of them was identified as a CRPF jawan of 52 Battalion who was on leave and travelling at the time of the incident. He also succumbed to injuries, taking the death toll to four.
CRPF and police personnel jointly carried out a rescue operation and retrieved the bodies, which were shifted to a nearby hospital for medico-legal formalities. The identity of one of the deceased is yet to be officially confirmed, officials added.
Further investigation into the incident is underway.
Meanwhile, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha condoled the loss of lives in a tragic road accident in Udhampur, today.
In a condolence message, the Lieutenant Governor has said: “I am deeply pained by the loss of precious lives in the tragic road accident in Udhampur. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families in this hour of grief. Praying for a speedy recovery of the injured.”
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah also expressed sorrow over the loss of lives.
“Chief Minister has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic road accident in Udhampur that claimed four lives. He has extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and prayed for strength to them in this difficult time,” Office of Chief Minister, J&K wrote on X.
