Jammu, Mar 27 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday took stock of rescue and relief operations following a major avalanche at Zojila pass along Srinagar-Leh National Highway that killed seven people and injured five others.
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah also expressed deep sorrow over the tragic loss of lives in the incident and extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured.
“The Lt Governor spoke to the senior officials and took stock of the rescue and relief operations following the tragic avalanche at Zojila, Ganderbal.
“The Lt Governor has extended his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families who have lost their loved ones in the unfortunate incident and prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured,” an official spokesman said.
He said Sinha has directed the officials to ensure the safety of the stranded persons and extend all possible assistance to those affected.
“Deeply pained by the loss of precious lives due to the tragic avalanche at Zojila. My heart goes out to the bereaved families in this hour of grief. I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured,” the LG said. PTI TAS TAS KVK KVK
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