At least two individuals lost their lives, and five others sustained injuries in distinct road accidents in Jammu and Kashmir. In Rajouri district, Dr. Tabassum Naz, an assistant professor at Poonch degree college, died, and her husband was critically injured when their car veered off the road on their way to Poonch from Rajouri. Despite immediate rescue efforts by locals, Dr. Tabassum Naz succumbed to her injuries, while her husband remains in critical condition.
In Ganderbal district’s Rail Gund area, a person from Kargil district in Ladakh died, and four others, including two tourists from Maharashtra and two from Ladakh, were injured in a collision between two vehicles. The authorities are investigating the causes of both accidents to ascertain the exact circumstances that led to these tragic incidents. The hilly terrains of Poonch, Rajouri, Ramban, Doda, and Kishtwar in Jammu and Kashmir are prone to road accidents due to their steep and winding roads.
Road mishaps in Jammu and Kashmir are often attributed to factors such as overspeeding, overloading, road rage, and unsafe road conditions. To address these issues, the traffic department has deployed special squads to enforce traffic regulations and prevent violations. Regional transport officers have also issued strict guidelines and penalties for traffic rule violations, including canceling driving licenses and vehicle registrations in cases of reckless driving. Authorities are taking proactive measures to enhance road safety and reduce the occurrence of accidents in the region.
