Srinagar, Aug 7 (KDC): Two Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel lost their lives, and twelve others sustained injuries after a vehicle carrying them plunged into a deep gorge near Kandva in the Basantgarh area of Udhampur district in Jammu and Kashmir.
According to official sources, the vehicle was travelling along the Kandva–Basantgarh road when it skidded off the stretch and rolled down into a gorge. Police teams, along with local residents, promptly launched a rescue operation and shifted the injured personnel to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Confirming the incident, an official said, “Two CRPF personnel have died and 12 others are injured. Soon after receiving the information, police teams rushed to the spot, initiated a rescue operation, and evacuated the injured.”
Meanwhile, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh expressed concern over the mishap in a post on social media, stating:
“Disturbing to receive the news of a road accident involving a CRPF vehicle in the Kandva–Basantgarh area. The vehicle was carrying several brave jawans of the CRPF.
I have just spoken to Deputy Commissioner Saloni Rai, who is personally monitoring the situation and keeping me updated. Rescue measures were initiated immediately, and locals have voluntarily come forward to assist. All possible help is being ensured.”
