By Trend News Line 2024-03-30 03:19:15.
In a devastating turn of events, ten individuals lost their lives in a heart-wrenching accident that occurred on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway in Ramban district. The incident involved an SUV skidding off the road and plunging into a deep gorge in the Battery Cheshma area of the district. The victims, eight of whom hailed from Bihar, were travelling from Srinagar to Jammu when the tragedy struck in the early hours of the morning. The vehicle, a Tavera, fell approximately 300 feet into the gorge, leaving a trail of destruction and grief in its wake.
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**Tragic Loss of Lives**
The bodies of nine passengers and the car’s driver, identified as Balwan Singh from Jammu, were recovered from the crash site. Among the passengers were individuals from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, with their names being Raju Kumar, Avadhesh Bin, Belas Bin, Indrajit Bin, Bipin Mukhiya, Raj Kumar Bin, Hari Bin, and Rajan Mukhiya. The operation to retrieve the bodies was carried out by a team of dedicated personnel from the police and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), braving heavy rains in the area to bring closure to the families of the deceased.
**Condolences and Support**
The news of this tragic incident sent shockwaves through the nation, prompting messages of condolences from political figures and leaders. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his grief and announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund for the next of kin of the deceased. President Droupadi Murmu and Union Minister Jitendra Singh also extended their heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families, highlighting the solidarity and support in times of sorrow.
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**Unity in Grief**
The tragic accident in Ramban drew collective expressions of sorrow from various political parties in Kashmir. National Conference president Farooq Abdullah called for adequate relief and compensation for the affected families, emphasizing the need for infrastructure improvements to ensure safer travel conditions in the region. PDP president Mehbooba Mufti, Democratic Progressive Azad Party chairman Ghulam Nabi Azad, Apni Party chief Altaf Bukhari, Peoples Conference chairman Sajad Lone, and CPI(M) leader M Y Tarigami all joined in offering their condolences to the families of the victims, underscoring the shared sense of loss and compassion in the face of tragedy.
**Moving Forward**
As the community comes to terms with the heartbreaking loss of lives in this unfortunate incident, the call for swift action and support for the affected families remains paramount. The need for improved road safety measures and infrastructure enhancements to prevent such accidents in the future is a pressing concern that requires immediate attention from authorities. In the wake of this tragedy, solidarity and support from all quarters serve as a beacon of hope for those grappling with the profound impact of this sorrowful event..
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