Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha announces Rs 5 lakh ex-gratia to NoKs of deceased

4 dead, 3 injured after vehicle skids of road in Ramban

LG announces Rs 5 lakh ex-gratia to NoKs of deceased

KNO Correspondent

Ramban, Mar 04 (KNO): Four persons were killed and three injured after a vehicle skidded off the road in Maligam of Ukhrall in Ramban district on Monday morning, officials said.

An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the vehicle on way from Maligam to Ukhrall skidded of the road near Maligam due to slippery conditions.

He said soon after the accident a rescue operation was launched and four bodies were recovered from the accident site. “Three injured have been shifted to PHC Ukhrall.”

The deceased were identified as Abdul Wahid Bali, Aanayatullah, Mohammad Ayoub Bali, and driver Sajjad Ahmad—all residents of Pogal.

Meanwhile, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has condoled the loss of lives in the tragic road accident in Ukhral area of district Ramban.

“I am deeply saddened to learn of the loss of precious lives in an unfortunate road accident in Ramban today. I convey my heartfelt condolences to the members of the bereaved families and praying for the speedy recovery of those injured,” the Lt Governor said.

The Lt Governor has announced ex-gratia for the victims of Ramban road accident and those who had lost their lives in a tragic landslide in Reasi on Sunday. An ex-gratia of Rs.5 Lakh would be given to the next of kin of each deceased. The injured would be given Rs.50,000—(KNO)