Srinagar, Aug 16: At least seven troopers of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) were killed and over 30 others were injured after a bus carrying them fell into a river in the Pahalgam area of Jammu and Kashmir.
The bus was carrying 39 personnel, including 37 from the ITBP and two policemen from the J&K Police, on Tuesday. The bus allegedly skidded off the road at Zig Morh Frislan, Chandanwari and fell into a river.
At least 19 ambulances were earlier rushed to the spot. Local authorities, including police and the state disaster response force (SDRF) carried out the rescue operation.
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“Seven of our jawans have lost their lives in the accident. Eight jawans with serious injuries have been airlifted to Srinagar for medical treatment, others are being treated at a hospital in Anantnag,” Director General ITBP SL Thaosen said.
District Collector of Anantnag Dr Piyush Singla said that medical teams at GMC Anantnag, district hospital Anantnag and SDH Seer have been put on high alert.
The ITBP has set up a court of inquiry to probe the reasons behind the accident.
