Tragic Loss: CRPF Personnel Perish in Udhampur Road Mishap
A vehicle accident in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur claimed the lives of two CRPF personnel, while 12 others suffered injuries. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and other leaders expressed condolences and assured the injured received the best treatment. Locals and officials coordinated in the rescue efforts.
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In a tragic incident, two Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel lost their lives, and 12 others were injured after a vehicle carrying them met with an accident in Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir. The accident occurred near Kandva in the Basantgarh area, prompting swift rescue operations aided by local residents.
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha expressed his condolences to the bereaved families and directed senior officials to provide the best possible medical care for the injured. He emphasized the nation's gratitude towards the CRPF personnel for their exemplary service.
Union Minister of State for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh communicated directly with the Deputy Commissioner to monitor the situation, acknowledging the local community's voluntary assistance in the rescue operations. The vehicle reportedly skidded off the road into a deep gorge, as per sources.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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