In a tragic incident, two Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel lost their lives and 12 others sustained injuries when their vehicle met with an accident near Kandva in the Basantgarh area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district on Monday.
According to initial reports, the CRPF vehicle was travelling through the hilly terrain of Basantgarh when it lost control, leading to the fatal crash. The cause of the accident is yet to be officially confirmed, though authorities suspect a technical fault or road conditions could have contributed.
Local police and emergency teams responded swiftly to the scene. All injured personnel were immediately rescued and shifted to the nearby hospital for treatment. Their condition is being closely monitored by medical teams.
Senior officials from both the police and CRPF have reached the site, and a formal investigation has been launched to determine the exact cause of the accident.
The tragic loss of two brave jawans has sent waves of grief through the security forces and the local community. Their sacrifice will be remembered with honour, and every effort is being made to support the injured and their families during this difficult time.
