Sachnews Jammu Kashmir
Kishtwar, July 22:
Three persons lost their lives after a JCB machine they were travelling in skidded off a mountainous track and plunged into a deep gorge in the Dachhan area of Kishtwar district on Tuesday.
Reports reaching Sachnews Jammu Kashmir, the mishap occurred when the JCB, reportedly lost balance and slipped down a steep slope, resulting in the death of all three occupants onboard.
The deceased have been identified as: Nazir Ahmad, a resident of Khatasoo Bhalessa, Mohd Ishaq, a resident of Khatasoo Bhalessa, Abdul Majeed, resident of Bhalessa. .
All three bodies were retrieved from the gorge and shifted to District Hospital Kishtwar for medico-legal formalities.
Police have taken cognizance of the incident and launched further investigation into the matter.
Union MoS Dr. Jitendra Singh expressed grief over the incident on social media, stating:
"Saddened to learn from DC Kishtwar, Sh Pankaj Kumar Sharma, that a JCB has slipped down in the Dachhan area resulting in the death of all the three occupants. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. All possible help being offered by the administration."
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