Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 27: Eight members of a family, including five children, were killed when their vehicle skidded off the road and fell into a gorge near Daksum in South Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Saturday, officials said. A policeman, two women and five children aged between six and 16 are among the dead, they said. The victims were travelling from Kishtwar towards Marwah via the Sinthan Top when their vehicle skidded off the road and fell off the gorge at Daksum, officials said. The family of eight A policeman, two women and five children are among the dead. The victims were travelling from Kishtwar towards Marwah via the Sinthan Top. LG Sinha, has expressed grief over the tragic road accident. I am deeply saddened to learn about the loss of precious lives in an unfortunate road accident. died on the spot, they said. Meanwhile, the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, has expressed grief over the tragic road accident in Daksum, Anantnag. In a condolence message, the Lt Governor has said: “I am deeply saddened to learn about the loss of precious lives in an unfortunate road accident in Daksum, Anantnag today. My thoughts and prayers are with bereaved family members during this hour of grief. I have issued instructions to the District Administration to provide all necessary assistance to the affected family”. |