| Kishtwar: 4 killed, 2 missing after vehicle falls into river | | LG Sinha, CM Omar express grief | |  Early Times Report
Kishtwar, Jan 5: Four people were killed after their vehicle skidded off the road, rolled down a hill and fell into a river in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, police said.
Two persons, including the driver, are missing and a rescue operation is underway. The accident took place in the Paddar area, a police official said.
Meanwhile, Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah expressed grief over the loss of lives in the accident.
In a condolence message, the Lieutenant Governor said: "Pained by the loss of lives due to a tragic road accident in Kishtwar. In this hour of grief, my thoughts are with those who have lost their loved ones".
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expressed his profound grief and sorrow over the tragic death of four individuals in an accident.
Terming the incident as a great loss of precious human lives, the Chief Minister conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. He prayed for strength and fortitude for them during this hour of immense grief.
The Chief Minister assured that his office is in constant touch with the district administration, which is making all possible efforts to trace the two individuals still missing following the accident. |
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