Overview
- The pickup went off the road into the Drass river shortly before the minister’s convoy reached the area during his drive toward Kargil.
- Kiren Rijiju posted video of the scene on X and Instagram showing two men atop the overturned vehicle, asking whether the brakes had failed and if a rope was available.
- Local police and members of the minister’s security detail carried out the rescue operation, and both occupants survived.
- Officials identified the men as driver Haroon Rashid of Banihal and co‑driver Mohd Abbass of Ramban, who were moved to the sub‑district hospital in Drass.
- Authorities have not issued an official cause for the crash, with coverage noting the hazardous mountain terrain along the route.