Reasi, Feb 3: Two young men lost their lives after their vehicle skidded off the road and plunged into a deep gorge in the Dharangli Tote area of Reasi district during the early hours of Tuesday, officials confirmed.
The deceased have been identified as Mannu, son of Rattan Singh, and Jagdev Singh, son of Balwan Singh. Both were residents of Shoral village in the district.
According to officials, the tragic accident occurred when the driver lost control of the vehicle while navigating a hilly stretch of the road in the early morning hours.
A rescue operation was immediately launched following the incident. The bodies of both victims were retrieved from the gorge and handed over to their families.
Local police have registered a case in connection with the accident and initiated an investigation to determine the exact cause of the mishap. Further details are awaited.
