At least three CRPF personnel were killed and 16 others were injured after a vehicle carrying them fell into a nallah in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur, reported news agency PTI.
The CPRF vehicle was carrying 23 personnel and met with an accident while it was returning from Basant Garh. (Representative)
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The accident took place at around 10:30 am on Thursday when the personnel were returning from an operation from Basant Garh. There were 23 personnel in the vehicle, which belonged to the 187 battalion of the force.
Union Minister Jitendra Singh said the accident took place in the Kandva–Basantgarh area, and that rescue operations are underway. “I have just now spoken to DC Saloni Rai, who is personally monitoring the situation and keeping me updated,” he said in a tweet, adding that locals have stepped forward to assist.
According to Sandeep Bhat, Additional SP Udhampur, those injured have been hospitalised.
J&K Lt Governor Manoj Sinha expressed condolences over the accident, saying officials have been directed to ensure best-possible assistance. “Saddened by 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 speedy recovery of injured,” he said in a tweet.
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It was earlier reported that two CPRF personnel were killed, but another succumbed to injuries after being hospitalised, PTI reported.
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It was earlier reported that two CPRF personnel were killed, but another succumbed to injuries after being hospitalised, PTI reported.
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