Jammu, Apr 20: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday condoled the loss of lives in the road accident in Udhampur district and assured all possible assistance to the families of the deceased.
They also directed authorities concerned to provide immediate relief and necessary support to those affected.
At least 15 people were killed and 20 others injured when a passenger bus rolled down a hill in the district this morning.
In a post on X, the Lt Governor said, “Tragic road accident in Udhampur is heartbreaking. My deepest condolences to bereaved families. May God grant them strength. Praying for a speedy recovery of the injured.”
Sinha said he directed the district administration, police, the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) and health department to provide every possible assistance to those affected.
The chief minister extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured.
In a post on X, Abdullah said, “The government stands firmly with the victims and their families in this hour of grief, and that all necessary assistance is being extended.”
Former chief minister and PDP president Mehbooba Mufti also expressed grief over the incident.
“Deeply saddened by the tragic Udhampur-Ramnagar bus accident. Condolences to the bereaved families and pray for the swift recovery of those injured,” she said in a post on X.
