Two Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel lost their lives and 12 others were injured after their vehicle met with an accident near Kandva in the Basantgarh area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district, officials confirmed on Thursday.
According to Additional Superintendent of Police Sandeep Bhat, the vehicle carrying CRPF personnel skidded off the road and plunged into a deep gorge.
“Two jawans have died, and 12 are injured. A rescue operation was launched immediately, and the injured were shifted to a nearby hospital for treatment,” Bhat said.
Union Minister of State for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh said he was in contact with the Udhampur Deputy Commissioner Saloni Rai, who is personally monitoring the situation on the ground.
In a post on social media platform X, Singh wrote: “Disturbing to receive the news of a road accident involving a CRPF vehicle in the Kandva-Basantgarh area. I have spoken to DC Saloni Rai, who is personally monitoring the situation and keeping me updated.”
Singh also highlighted that local residents voluntarily joined the rescue operation, helping authorities provide timely assistance to the injured personnel.
“Rescue measures have been initiated immediately. Locals have voluntarily come forward to assist. All possible help is being ensured,” he added in the post.
The cause of the accident is yet to be officially confirmed, though early reports suggest the vehicle may have lost control on the hilly terrain. Further investigation is underway.
