LG announces ex gratia for kin of dead, injured
Fayaz Bukhari
Srinagar, Jan 31: In a tragic road mishap, at least eight passengers died while seven others were injured in Boniyar area of Uri in Baramulla district today.
A vehicle bearing No JK05D 0946 skidded off the road and plunged into a deep gorge at Bujthalan Tatmulla Uri this afternoon, leaving at least eight persons dead and seven others injured in which condition of three is stated to be more critical.
The road had become slippery due to snowfall which led to the mishap. A rescue operation was immediately launched at the site of the accident. The injured were shifted to GMC Baramulla for treatment.
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An official said that bodies of the passengers have been recovered and handed over the families after medico-legal formalities.
The official identified the deceased as; Tahira Begum, 35, wife of Reyaz Ahmad Sheikh, Ameena Bano, 17, daughter of Abdul Gani Sheikh, Mohammad Maqbool Sheikh, 70, son of Ahmad Sheikh, Mohammad Maqsood Sheikh, 35, son of Ghulam Rasool Sheikh of Bujthalan, Abdul Rehman Lone, 60 son of Fatah Lone, Sameena Begum, 45, wife of Abdul Hameed Sheikh and Sarwa Begum, 55, wife of Late Ghulam Mohammad Bakhshi.
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha announced an ex-gratia of Rs 5 lakh each for the Next of Kin of those who lost their lives.
The Lt Governor tweeted: “Deeply saddened by the tragic accidents in Baramulla & Kishtwar. My thoughts are with the families who have lost their loved ones. Praying for the speedy recovery of those injured.”
“Ex-gratia of Rs 5 lakh to be given to the next of kin of those who have lost their lives in the tragedies. The injured would be given Rs. 1 lakh. Directed the district administrations to provide all possible assistance to the families expeditiously”.
Meanwhile, Deputy Commissioner Baramulla, Minga Sherpa in the evening visited the Government Medical College (GMC) Baramulla to assess the condition of the injured.
The DC interacted with the injured and their attendants to ensure they were receiving proper medical care and assured them of every possible support from the district administration during this difficult time. The DC directed the Medical Superintendent to ensure every possible medical support is being provided to the patients.
Later, the DC paid a visit to the Primary Health Centre (PHC) Boniyar, where the injured and deceased were initially brought, and interacted with the Doctors and Medical staff there to gain more insights into the situation.
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