Pahalgam Bus Accident: J&K LG Manoj Sinha lends shoulder to mortal remains of ITBP jawans

DN Bureau

Seven ITBP jawans who lost their lives after a bus carrying them fell into a riverbed in Pahalgam yesterday. Read more on Dynamite News:



Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governer Manoj Sinha lent his shoulder to the mortal remains of ITBP jawans at the wreath-laying ceremony at the DPL Srinagar on Wednesday.

Seven ITBP jawans who lost their lives after a bus carrying them fell into a riverbed in Pahalgam yesterday.

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The ITBP on Tuesday informed that seven of its 32 personnel lost their lives in the accident while nine others were evacuated by a helicopter to 92 Base Hospital in Srinagar as they were critically injured.According to the ITBP, a total of 32 injured were shifted to Srinagar.

The jawans were reportedly injured after a bus carrying 37 ITBP personnel and two J-K police were on its way to Pahalgam from Chandanwari when it rolled down into the deep gorge reportedly after its brakes malfunctioned.

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On the accident, Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha expressed condolences to the bereaved families of the deceased ITBP personnel. (with ANI inputs)










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