Six ITBP personnel and a policeman died while 32 others — who were returning from Amarnath Yatra duty — sustained injuries on Tuesday when a bus fell in deep gorge in Pahalgam area of Jammu and Kashmir, an official said.
Condition of six of the injured personnel is stated to be critical, the official said, adding they are being airlifted to Srinagar for specialised treatment.
According police officials, 2 ITBP personnel died on the spot while 5 others succumbed to injuries later. Injured ITBP personnels have been rushed to a hospital in Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir. Condition of six of the injured is stated to be critical, and are being airlifted to Srinagar for specialised treatment.
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“Our 6 jawans have lost their lives, 30 injured. We will provide the best possible treatment to the injured. ITBP HQ keeping a watch on the situation. The jawans were returning from Amarnath Yatra duty. All help will be provided to affected families,” said the ITBP PRO.
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