Srinagar, August 09 (Scoop News)- Nine persons were killed and four other injured in road mishap in Baramula of North Kashmir today.
Police said that a Tata Sumo taxi rolled down a 150-feet gorge between Barnate and Boniyar villages in Uri Tehsil close to Line of Control in Baramulla district.
According to Police six persons were killed on the spot while three others succumbed to injuries while being shifted to a hospital
Meanwhile JK Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah has expressed shock over the loss of precious human lives in a road accident in Boniyar area of Uri in Baramulla District.
In his condolence message to the bereaved families, the Chief Minister has conveyed his grief and sympathy to them. He has also sanctioned ex-gratia relief of Rs. one lakh for the deceased and Rs. 10,000 for the injured. The Chief Minister directed the District Administration and Health Department for providing all possible medicare to the injured. He has prayed for eternal peace to the departed souls and early recovery of the injured.
Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Dr. Farooq Abdullah and Member Parliament Mohammad Shafi Uri have expressed deep grief shock over the loss of precious human lives in a road accident that took place in Boniyar area of Uri in Baramulla District today.
In the separate condolence messages they have conveyed their sympathy to bereaved families and prayed for peace to the departed souls. They also prayed for early recovery of the injured.
Minister for Medical Education, Youth Services and Sports, Taj Mohi-ud-Din and Minister for CA&PD and Transport, Choudhary Mohammad Ramzan have expressed deep grief and shock over the loss of precious human lives in a tragic road accident which took place in Boniyar area of Uri in Baramulla district early morning today.
In their separate condolence messages, they conveyed their sympathy with the bereaved families and prayed for eternal peace to the departed soul. They also directed the district administration to provide best medical assistance to the injured persons and also prayed for their speedy recovery.
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