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Four Dead, Two Missing After Vehicle Plunges Into Gorge in J&K's Kishtwar

The tragic accident occurred in the Paddar area, prompting ongoing rescue operations as officials work to locate the missing individuals.

  • A vehicle carrying six passengers skidded off the road in the Paddar area of Kishtwar district, Jammu and Kashmir, and fell into a deep gorge on Sunday.
  • Four bodies have been recovered, while two people, including the driver, remain missing as rescue operations continue.
  • Union Minister Jitendra Singh expressed condolences and confirmed he is in contact with local authorities for updates on the rescue efforts.
  • Officials, including the Kishtwar District Commissioner and Sub-Divisional Magistrate, are overseeing the rescue operations at the accident site.
  • The incident follows another accident on Saturday in Bandipora district, where an army vehicle fell into a gorge, resulting in four soldier fatalities.
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