In a tragic incident, a student of Government College for Women (GCW), Gandhi Nagar Jammu died when she accidently fell from a moving bus, on the way to Patnitop for a picnic, on Thursday morning.
The student has been identified as Anjali Choudhary, a 4th semester student of Government College for Women Gandhi Nagar Jammu.
Police, after taking cognizance of the incident, initiated investigation to ascertain the circumstances leading to the tragedy.
Meanwhile, the Minister for Higher Education, Sakina Itoo, while sharing her grief over the tragic incident, expressed her condolences to the grieving family, friends and the entire college fraternity and asked the concerned authorities to extend all possible assistance to the bereaved family.
“Deeply saddened to learn about the tragic death of Anjali Choudhary, a 4th semester student of Government College for Women Gandhi Nagar Jammu, who lost her life in a tragic accident near Udhampur this morning while proceeding with fellow students on a picnic to Patnitop. She reportedly fell from the bus around 10.30 am, about one kilometre before Udhampur. My heartfelt condolences to her grieving family, friends, and the entire college fraternity. I have directed the concerned authorities to extend all possible assistance to the bereaved family. May her soul rest in peace,” Itoo posted on her ‘X’ handle.
The Higher Education Department, Jammu & Kashmir, has expressed profound grief and heartfelt sorrow over the untimely demise of Anjali Choudhary.
“A young life, full of promise and aspirations, has been lost far too soon, leaving the entire academic community in deep shock and mourning. The exact circumstances surrounding the incident are being ascertained,” the department said in a statement.
Commissioner Secretary, Higher Education Department, along with Director Colleges, Nodal Principals, Principals, Faculty Members, students, and the entire academic fraternity, expressed profound sorrow and solidarity, extending sincere sympathies to the grieving family.
The Department stands in unwavering solidarity with the bereaved family, sharing in their grief and remembering the departed as a bright and cherished young student. It remains in close coordination with the concerned authorities to ensure that all possible support is extended during this time of immense loss.
“May the departed soul rest in eternal peace, and may the family find strength and solace in this hour of grief,” the statement added.
