21 killed, 61 injured as bus plunges into gorge in Udhampur; PM, CM announce ex-gratia
Two critically injured persons were airlifted to Government Medical College, Jammu, for treatment.
Two critically injured persons were airlifted to Government Medical College, Jammu, for treatment.
Authorities continue rescue and treatment operations after a major bus accident in Udhampur, with updated casualty figures confirming over 20 deaths and dozens injured in the incident.
Two of these terrorists had been holed up in natural caves in the Basantgarh forests since Tuesday afternoon.
Northern Railway on Thursday announced further extension of cancellations and curtailed operations of several trains till June, offering partial relief with the resumption of Vande Bharat services in April.
Reports said that the SOG jawan lost his life in an ambush by the terrorists who were trapped in the thick forest. One terrorist is also believed to be injured in the exchange of fire.
The bridge’s collapse has cut off the village from nearby Samaroli, forcing residents to trek nearly four hours on foot to reach the nearest accessible road.
During the meeting, Singh reviewed the status of the aviation projects for J&K and called for fast-tracking the necessary approvals and technical work.
Union Minister and Udhampur MP Dr Jitendra Singh said that rescue operations started immediately.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh led the Armed Forces in celebrating the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY) by performing various asanas and breathing exercises with approximately 2,500 soldiers at Northern Command, Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir, on Saturday.
Udhampur is the headquarters of the strategic Northern Command of the Indian Army that guards the Line of Control (LOC) with Pakistan occupied Kashmir and the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China.
