3 CRPF Jawans Killed, 15 Injured After Bus Carrying Them Falls In Gorge In Udhampur; Rescue On

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J-K CRPF Bus Accident: A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) vehicle carrying 18 personnel met with an accident while en route from Kandva to Basant Garh in Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir. The bus fell into a gorge around 10:30 AM on Thursday. Three CRPF personnel were killed, and others sustained injuries. Speaking about the incident to ANI, Additional SP Udhampur, Sandeep Bhat, said, “Police rushed to the spot and started a rescue operation, and shifted all injured persons to the nearby hospital for treatment.”

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While expressing grief, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant General Manoj Kumar Sinha wrote on X (formerly Twitter), “Saddened by the loss of CRPF personnel due to an accident near Udhampur. We will never forget their exemplary service to the nation. My thoughts are with bereaved families. Praying for the speedy recovery of the injured. Directed senior officials to ensure the best possible care & assistance.”

Union Minister of State for Science and Technology and Udhampur MP Jitendra Singh called the incident ‘disturbing’ and said, “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 spoken to DC 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 is being ensured.”

The exact cause of the incident is yet to be ascertained. The administration has directed senior officials to ensure the best possible care and assistance to the injured. Rescue operations are underway to rescue the injured CRPF jawans.

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