4 Killed As SUV Falls Into River In J&K's Kishtwar, Driver Goes Missing

Udhampur MP and Union minister Jitendra Singh expressed grief over the loss of lives in the accident.

The SUV driver and another person are missing and a rescue operation is underway.

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Four people were killed after their vehicle skidded off the road and fell into a river in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district on Sunday, police said. The SUV driver and another person are missing and a rescue operation is underway. The accident took place in the Paddar area.

Udhampur MP and Union minister Jitendra Singh expressed grief over the loss of lives in the accident.

"Saddened to learn just now that 4 of the passengers travelling in the vehicle have been found dead on the spot. Two other persons, including the driver, are not traced as yet. My sincere condolences to the bereaved families," he said in a post on X.

Saddened to learn just now that 4 of the passengers travelling in the vehicle have been found dead on the spot. Two other persons, including the driver, are not traced as yet. My sincere condolences to the bereaved families. Om Shanti 🙏🏻 https://t.co/113Y6N3Zo4

— Dr Jitendra Singh (@DrJitendraSingh) January 5, 2025

The minister said he contacted Kishtwar Deputy Commissioner Rajesh Kumar Shavan immediately after receiving the report about the accident. "Rescue teams have been put into action. I am regularly receiving the updates," he said.

The incident comes a day after four soldiers died after an Army vehicle fell into a deep gorge near the Wular Viewpoint in the Bandipora district. According to officials, the Army vehicle skidded off the road and plummeted into a gorge near SK Payen in the northern part of the district. As per the Chinar Corps of the Indian Army, the incident happened due to inclement weather and poor visibility conditions.

The Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, expressed deep grief over the loss of lives in the tragic road accident. In a condolence message, the Lieutenant Governor conveyed the nation’s profound gratitude for the service and commitment of the Indian Army personnel.