Udhampur, 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 district.
According to sources, the 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.”
Meanwhile, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh shared an update on social media, saying:
“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 were initiated immediately, and locals have voluntarily come forward to assist. All possible help is being ensured.”
