LG Sinha, CM Omar express grief
CS assures best possible care to injured
Jammu, April 20: At least 21 people were killed and over 50 injured after a passenger bus met with a major accident on the Ramnagar–Udhampur highway in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday.
The Union Minister Jitendra Singh said the injured have been shifted to District Hospital Udhampur, while critically injured passengers are being airlifted to Government Medical College Jammu.
The accident occurred near the Kaghote area when the bus reportedly lost control on a hilly stretch and overturned, resulting in heavy casualties.
Rescue operations were launched immediately, with police, local administration, and emergency teams evacuating passengers and clearing the site.
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha expressed grief over the loss of lives and extended condolences to the bereaved families, while directing officials to ensure the best possible treatment for the injured.
The Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has expressed his deep anguish and grief over the loss of lives in the tragic road accident in Ramnagar, Udhampur.
In a post on X, the Lieutenant Governor has said: “Tragic road accident in Udhampur is heartbreaking. My deepest condolences to the bereaved families. May God grant them strength. Praying for speedy recovery of the injured. I have directed the district administration, Police, SDRF and Health Department to provide every possible assistance to those affected”.
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah also expressed sorrow over the incident, conveying sympathies to the affected families and calling for all necessary assistance to those injured.
In a message of condolence, the Chief Minister extended his heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved families and prayed for the speedy recovery of those injured in the accident.
He assured that the government stands firmly with the victims and their families in this hour of grief, and that all necessary assistance is being extended to ensure proper medical care and support to the affected.
The Chief Minister’s Office is in constant touch with Government Medical College Udhampur, where the injured are receiving treatment and necessary medical care.
Meanwhile, the district administration has been directed to expedite rescue operations. Instructions have also been issued to the Minister for Health & Medical Education and the Minister for Transport to ensure all required assistance.
Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today visited the Government Medical College (GMC), Udhampur, to enquire about the condition of individuals injured in a tragic road accident that occurred at Kaghote, Ramnagar.
The Chief Secretary was accompanied by Deputy Commissioner Udhampur, Minga Sherpa; Transport Commissioner, Vishesh Paul Mahajan; Additional Deputy Commissioner, Prem Singh; along with other senior officials of the district administration..
During his visit, the Chief Secretary interacted with the injured and reviewed the medical care being provided. He directed the hospital administration and medical staff to ensure that all victims receive the highest standard of treatment and adequate support facilities without any delay.
Describing the incident as deeply unfortunate and distressing, the Chief Secretary expressed profound concern over the loss and suffering caused by the accident. He assured that the government is closely monitoring the situation and extending all possible assistance to the affected individuals and their families.
The Chief Secretary further informed that immediately upon receiving news of the accident, the district administration, in coordination with the Army and other concerned agencies, promptly launched a comprehensive rescue and evacuation operation to provide timely medical assistance to the victims.
Emphasizing the critical importance of road safety, he underscored the need for strict enforcement of traffic regulations to prevent such incidents in the future. He called for stringent action against overloading and stressed the necessity of ensuring the fitness and roadworthiness of vehicles to safeguard human lives.
He reiterated that the administration remains committed to supporting the victims and taking all necessary measures to enhance road safety and prevent recurrence of such tragic incidents in J&K.
The cause of the accident is yet to be officially determined.
