Bus carrying ITBP personnel falls into a ditch in Kashmir; 7 killed, 8 out of 32 injured in critical condition
A major accident took place in Pahalgam of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday. The bus carrying ITBP jawans fell into a gorge in Chandanwadi area. 7 jawans have died in the accident, including 6 ITBP and 1 policeman. 32 jawans are injured out of which 8 are in critical condition.
Police officials said that the seriously injured jawans have been airlifted to the Army Hospital in Srinagar for treatment. Other injured jawans are undergoing treatment at the hospital in Anantnag.
Accident due to brake failure
According to the information given by the Indo-Tibetan Border Police, 39 soldiers were in the bus. Among them were ITBP 37 and 2 personnel of Jammu and Kashmir Police. The accident happened due to failure of the brakes of the bus.
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2 jawans died on the spot
Two ITBP personnel died on the spot, while five others later succumbed to their injuries, the police official said. The casualties are expected to rise. He said that a Border Security Force (BSF) helicopter has been deployed to carry the casualties.
Accident while returning from Amarnath Yatra duty
Police officials said that the jawans in the bus were returning from Amarnath Yatra duty. ITBP commandos have been dispatched to the spot so that the rescue operation can be expedited.
President Draupadi Murmu expressed grief over the accident
President Draupadi Murmu has expressed grief over the death of ITBP personnel. Rashtrapati Bhavan tweeted, ‘I am saddened by the loss of precious lives of ITBP personnel in the unfortunate accident in Anantnag, J&K. My deepest condolences to the bereaved families. I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured.
Rahul Gandhi expressed grief over the death of soldiers
Former Congress President Rahul Gandhi expressed grief over the incident and wished the injured a speedy recovery. He tweeted, ‘Very sad to hear that a bus carrying 39 ITBP personnel fell into a gorge in Pahalgam area of Jammu and Kashmir. I wish the injured jawans a speedy recovery and the souls of the martyred soldiers rest in peace. I express my deepest condolences to the bereaved families.
