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6 ITBP jawans killed after bus falls into river in J&K’s Pahalgam


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Srinagar, Aug 16, 2022: At least six troopers of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) were killed and over 30 others were injured after a bus carrying them fell into a river in the Pahalgam area of Jammu and Kashmir.The bus was carrying 39 personnel, including 37 from the ITBP and two policemen from the J&K Police, on Tuesday. The bus allegedly skidded off the road at Zig Morh Frislan, Chandanwari and fell into a river.At least 19 ambulances were earlier rushed to the spot. Local authorities, including police and the state disaster response force (SDRF) carried out the rescue operation.

 

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At least 30 injured have been given first aid in Pahalgam and have been referred to the Government Medical College (GMC) in Anantnag. Three others with minor injuries are being treated at the sub-district hospital in Pahalgam.

District Collector of Anantnag Dr Piyush Singla said that medical teams at GMC Anantnag, district hospital Anantnag and SDH Seer have been put on high alert.

 

 

Union Home Minister Amit Shah condoled the loss of lives in the accident. "Anguished to learn about the accident of a bus carrying ITBP and police personnel in Pahalgam, J&K. My prayers and thoughts are with the bereaved families. The injured were rushed to the hospital. May they recover at the earliest," he said in a tweet.




"In a road #accident near Chandanwari Pahalgam in #Anantnag district, 6 ITBP personnel got #martyred while as several others got injured, who are being #airlifted to Army hospital, Srinagar for treatment. Further details shall follow," tweeted Kashmir Zone Police.



J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said, "Deeply anguished by the bus accident near Chandanwari in which we have lost our brave ITBP personnel. My condolences to bereaved families & prayers for the speedy recovery of the injured. All possible assistance is being provided to the injured personnel."

 

Courtesy: India Today