Srinagar: Four soldiers lost their lives and one was seriously injured after an Army vehicle fell into a 200-feet deep gorge in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district, due to bad weather and poor visibility.
“On 04 Jan 24, while performing duty in Bandipora District, a vehicle of the Indian Army skidded and fell into the gorge due to inclement weather and poor visibility conditions. Injured soldiers were promptly evacuated for medical care with assistance from Kashmiri locals, for which we express gratitude towards the citizens in providing immediate succour. Tragically three bravehearts lost their lives in the unfortunate accident. Indian Army extends heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families,” Army’s Chinar Corps wrote on X.
An official said that the accident occurred due to poor visibility and adverse weather conditions. The vehicle was part of a convoy traveling from the Arin camp towards Bandipora. A Quick Response Team (QRT) of the Army, police, and locals conducted rescue operations immediately after the accident. Three injured soldiers were taken to Bandipora hospital, and another to Sonawari hospital.
Dr. Masrat Iqbal, the Medical Superintendent at District Hospital Bandipora, confirmed that two soldiers were brought dead to the hospital, and the injured soldier referred to Sumbal also passed away.The latest reports suggested that 4 soldiers died in the accident while the condition of a soldier is critical.
LG, CM Condole Deaths
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha condoled the loss of lives of Indian Army personnel.
“Deeply grieved by the loss of lives of Indian Army personnel due to a tragic road accident in Bandipora. The nation is deeply grateful for their service and commitment. My condolences to the bereaved families and prayers for the speedy recovery of the injured” the Lieutenant Governor said in a condolence message.
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday expressed deep sorrow and grief over the tragic death of three army soldiers who lost their lives in a road accident in Bandipora district.
The unfortunate incident occurred when the vehicle they were traveling in skidded off the road and fell into a gorge near SK Payeen in Bandipora district of north Kashmir.
In his condolence message, the Chief Minister extended heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved families, offering his prayers for strength and solace during this difficult time.
He also prayed for eternal peace to the departed souls and wished a speedy recovery to the soldiers injured in the accident.
Deeply pained to hear about the terrible tragedy in Jammu and Kashmir’s Bandipora, where Indian Army soldiers have lost their lives due to a vehicle accident.
“We salute their selfless service to the nation. Our heartfelt condolences to the families of our bravehearts. Our thoughts and prayers are with the injured soldiers and we wish them a complete and speedy recovery,” Kharge said in a post on X.
The leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha said last week, a similar incident took place in Poonch where five soldiers were martyred.
“We urge the authorities to take appropriate measures to avoid such accidents due to inclement weather conditions and take adequate safety measures in the future,” he said.
Rahul Gandhi, who is the leader of opposition in Lok Sabha, said the news of the “martyrdom of many of our soldiers” is very sad.
“I pay tributes to the martyred soldiers and hope for the speedy recovery of the injured. My deep condolences for the bereaved families,” he said in a post in Hindi on X.
Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra expressed her condolences to the bereaved families and prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured soldiers.
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