JAMMU, Aug 7: Two CRPF personnel died and 12 others were injured after a vehicle carrying them met with an accident near Kandva in the Basantgarh area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur.
CRPF vehicle was travelling on the Kandva–Basantgarh road when it skidded off and plunged into a deep gorge. Police and local residents quickly launched a rescue operation and shifted the injured personnel to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Additional SP Udhampur, Sandeep Bhat, confirmed the incident and said, “Two CRPF personnel have died, and 12 others are injured. After receiving information, police teams rushed to the spot, started the rescue operation, and evacuated the injured to the hospital.”
Union Minister Jitendra Singh posts on X, “Disturbing to receive the news of a road accident involving a CRPF vehicle in the Kandva–Basantgarh area. The vehicle was carrying several brave jawans of the CRPF. I have just now spoken to DC Ms. Saloni Rai, who is personally monitoring the situation and keeping me updated. Rescue measures have been initiated immediately. Locals have voluntarily come forward to assist. All possible help being ensured.”
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