Ajatshatru Singh expresses grief over loss of lives in Jajjar Kotli accident

JAMMU, May 31: Ajatshatru Singh, senior BJP leader and former minister today expressed grief over the loss of lives in an accident in Rajouri in which 10 people died and 55 were injured after their bus skidded off a bridge and fell into a gorge.

In a statement issued today, Ajatshatru Singh prayed for peace to the departed souls and fortitude to the bereaved families. He also prayed for speedy recovery of the injured and impressed upon the divisional administration in Jammu to ensure the affected families get relief and adequate ex gratia.

The senior BJP leader asked the government to ensure all possible help to the injured passengers and best possible treatment free of cost. He sought that the government should provide specialized treatment to the injured at Jammu or any other place outside J&K. 

He said that the frequency of accidents in the region has seen extraordinary spurt therefore the LG Manoj Sinha should activate mechanisms to put an end to such fatal incidents as human lives are precious and shouldn’t be allowed to perish in this manner.

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