Kulgam, Mar 11: In a heartbreaking incident on Wednesday, a Jammu and Kashmir Bank employee lost his life, and three others sustained injuries following a road accident in the Sopat Devsar area of Kulgam district. Officials identified the deceased as Shahnawaz Ah Rather, a resident of Watihal Qazigund, who was among the four individuals hurt in the mishap.
Eyewitnesses and authorities noted that Shahnawaz was employed with J&K Bank and was promptly shifted to a nearby hospital alongside the other injured victims for urgent medical attention. Unfortunately, he succumbed to his injuries at the facility, while the conditions of the remaining three injured persons are being closely monitored by medical staff.
Police have swiftly taken cognizance of the tragic event, registering a case and initiating a thorough investigation to ascertain the cause of the accident and any contributing factors. The local community in Kulgam is mourning the loss, with calls for improved road safety measures in the area to prevent such devastating occurrences in the future. This incident underscores the ongoing challenges with road safety in Jammu and Kashmir’s hilly terrains, where accidents remain a persistent concern.
