2 Jawans Killed, 12 Injured After CRPF Vehicle Overturns In J&K's Basantgarh

The incident occurred during routine movement in the Basantgarh area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district, though the exact cause of the mishap is yet to be confirmed.

Police teams promptly responded to the incident, launching a rescue operation and transporting the injured to a nearby hospital for medical care.

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Two Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were killed and 12 others sustained injuries after their vehicle overturned and fell into a ditch in the Basantgarh area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district on Thursday. The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) vehicle met with an accident during routine movement, though the exact cause of the mishap is yet to be confirmed. Authorities have reached the spot and a rescue operation is underway.

According to Additional SP Udhampur, Sandeep Bhat, two CRPF personnel lost their lives and 12 others sustained injuries when a CRPF vehicle overturned near Kandva in the Basantgarh region of Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district. Police teams promptly responded to the incident, launching a rescue operation and transporting the injured to a nearby hospital for medical care.

Officials reported that the CRPF vehicle was navigating through a mountainous route when the driver lost control, causing the vehicle to veer off the road and plunge into a deep gorge, as per a report on PTI. The tragic accident resulted in multiple casualties.

'Vehicle Was Carrying Brave CRPF Jawans': Union MoS Jitendra Singh

Taking to X, Union Minister of State Jitendra Singh said, "Disturbing to receive the news of a road accident involving a CRPF vehicle in the Kandva–Basantgarh area. The vehicle was carrying several brave jawans of the CRPF. I have just now spoken to DC Ms. Saloni Rai, who is personally monitoring the situation and keeping me updated."

Udhampur:
Disturbing to receive the news of a road accident involving a CRPF vehicle in the Kandva–Basantgarh area. The vehicle was carrying several brave jawans of the CRPF.

I have just now spoken to DC Ms. Saloni Rai, who is personally monitoring the situation and keeping me…

— Dr Jitendra Singh (@DrJitendraSingh) August 7, 2025

 

Rescue teams swiftly launched an operation, evacuating all injured personnel from the crash site. Following a request from the Udhampur Deputy Commissioner, the Army deployed helicopters to airlift those critically injured for urgent medical attention.