JAMMU, JANUARY 04: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, has condoled the loss of lives of Indian Army personnel due to tragic road accident in Bandipora District.
In a condolence message, the Lieutenant Governor has said: “Deeply grieved by the loss of lives of Indian Army personnel due to a tragic road accident in Bandipora. The nation is deeply grateful for their service and commitment. My condolences to the bereaved families and prayers for the speedy recovery of the injured”.
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has expressed deep sorrow and grief over the tragic death of three army soldiers who lost their lives in a road accident in Bandipora district.
The unfortunate incident occurred when the vehicle they were traveling in skidded off the road and fell into a gorge near SK Payeen in Bandipora district of north Kashmir.
In his condolence message, the Chief Minister extended heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved families, offering his prayers for strength and solace during this difficult time.
He also prayed for eternal peace to the departed souls and wished a speedy recovery to the soldiers injured in the accident.
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge mourned the loss of lives and urged authorities to take measures to prevent such incidents. “Deeply saddened by the tragic accident in Bandipora, where soldiers have lost their lives. We salute their selfless service. Authorities must take adequate safety measures to prevent such incidents in the future,” he said in a post on ‘X.’
Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra also expressed her condolences. “The news of the martyrdom of our soldiers in Bandipora is deeply saddening. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families, and I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured soldiers,” she said.
MLA Bandipora Nizamuddin Bhat expressed grief and extended his sympathies to the families of the deceased soldiers. “Deeply saddened by the loss of lives of brave Army soldiers in this tragic accident. My prayers are with the grieving families, and I hope for the speedy recovery of the injured soldiers,” he said.
This tragedy comes just a week after a similar incident in Poonch, where five soldiers lost their lives in a road accident.
