3 BSF jawans killed, 33 injured in bus accident in Kashmir’s Budgam
Updated: Sep 21st, 2024
A tragic accident occurred in Budgam district of Jammu and Kashmir on the evening of September 20 when a bus carrying the Border Security Force (BSF) personnel veered off the road and fell into a deep gorge, resulting in the loss of three jawans and injuries to 33 others.
The bus that was transporting 36 jawans posted on election duty met with the accident near Brel village of Waterhail in Budgam district, causing the bus to crumple completely.
The official handle of Kashmir Frontier BSF took to X, “Heartfelt tributes to the 3 brave BSF soldiers who lost their lives in line of duty in the tragic Budgam accident. Our thoughts are with the 33 injured, wishing them a speedy recovery. Deep gratitude to the locals, doctors, and rescue teams for their swift support and assistance.”
Wreath laying ceremony of 3 BSF jawans who lost their lives was held in Humhama village in J&K this morning.
While Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge is in J&K today, he extended condolences to the families of BSF jawans who lost their lives in a tragic accident that occurred in Budgam district while they were returning from election duty.
Taking to his social media handle on X, the Congress chief remarked, “Extremely pained to hear about the terrible tragedy in Jammu and Kashmir’s Budgam, where 3 BSF Jawans have lost their lives and around 28 Jawans have been injured, as the bus carrying them for election duty, fell into a gorge.”
“Our heartfelt condolences to the families of the bravehearts. May they get the strength to overcome this irreparable loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with the injured, as we wish them a speedy recovery,” he added.
J&K authorities are investigating the cause of the accident.
A rescue operation was initiated with the assistance of residents in the area and the injured were rushed to nearby hospitals.
Reacting to the incident, the J&K police chief stated on September 20, “We mourn the loss of these dedicated soldiers who tirelessly served the nation. We pray for the speedy recovery of the injured and assure them of all necessary support and assistance by the Jammu and Kashmir police.”
(With inputs from syndicated feed)
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