Srinagar: Rajindra Singh, SDM of Ramnagar, and his son tragically lost their lives today in a road accident. The incident occurred while they were returning to their native village Pattian from Dharmari along with family members and relatives in a Bolero vehicle. As they reached the Salukh Ikhter Nallah area, a sudden landslide occurred, causing a massive debris flow to crash down on their vehicle.
SDM Rajindra Singh and his son died on the spot, while his wife and two cousins sustained serious injuries.
A rescue operation was launched promptly with the help of local residents and police, and all the injured were shifted to a nearby hospital. After initial treatment, the critically injured were referred to the District Hospital in Reasi. According to official sources, the cause of the accident was a landslide, and police have launched an investigation into the matter. This tragic incident highlights the growing danger of landslides in the region amid continuous rainfall.
The local administration has appealed to the public to exercise extreme caution while traveling through hilly areas.
