36 Dead In J&K's Doda After Bus Falls Into Gorge, Rescue Ops On

Rescue operation is underway in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district where 36 people were killed after a bus plunged into a deep gorge.

36 people have been killed after a bus fell into a 300-foot gorge in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district

At least 36 people were killed after a bus travelling from Kishtwar to Jammu fell into a deep gorge in Assar area of Jammu and Kashmir's Doda distict. Image Source: PTI

The bus was carrying around 40 passengers fell 300 feet downhill after it skidded off the road. Image Source: PTI

A rescue operation has been launched involving State Disaster Response Force, police and locals, said the officials, adding that some bodies have been retrieved. Image Source: ANI

The injured have been shifted to hospitals in Doda and Kishtwar, said Union Minister Jitendra Singh. Image Source: ANI

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief at loss of lives and prayed for the recovery of the injured. He also announced an ex gratia of Rs 2 lakh to the family of deceased and Rs 50,000 for the injured. Image Source: ANI