Jammu and Kashmir road tragedy kills 16 Amarnath pilgrims
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh have expressed deep condolences over the loss of lives in the accident.
"Extremely pained by the loss of lives of Amarnath Yatris due to a bus accident in J&K. My thoughts are with the families of the deceased," Modi tweeted.
Rajnath Singh also condoled the loss of lives in the mishap.
“My heart goes out to the families of Amarnath Yatris who lost their loved ones in the bus accident. My prayers are with the injured,” Singh said.
Rajnath Singh spoke to J&K Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti regarding the unfortunate accident of the bus near Ramban.
She apprised the Union Home Minister of the ongoing rescue operations.
Rajnath Singh also had a telephonic conversation with the J&K Governor NN Vohra who has reached the accident site.
He apprised the Union Home Minister of the situation.
The bus carrying 45 pilgrims from Jammu to Srinagar rolled down a mountain at Nachala, Under Police Station Ramsu at Banihal, Ramban, read a government statement.
As confirmed by SSP Ramban, in this accident 16 pilgrims died and 29 got injured. 18 injured have been airlifted to Government Medical College & Hospital, Jammu by chopper, the remaining 11 with minor injuries left for Srinagar by road.
Helpline numbers to enquire about Amarnath Yatris travelling in the bus that met with accident in Ramban, J&K. 0191-2560401 & 0191-2542000.
Image: TV video grab
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