Jammu-Kashmir News / A bus carrying BSF soldiers fell into a ditch in Budgam, 3 killed, 32 injured

A BSF bus going on election duty met with an accident in Budgam, Jammu and Kashmir. Three jawans died and 32 were injured after the bus fell into a ditch, out of which 6 are in critical condition. Police is investigating the cause of the accident.

Vikrant Shekhawat : Sep 20, 2024, 08:32 PM

Jammu-Kashmir News: The news of a BSF jawans' bus crashing in Budgam district of Jammu and Kashmir while on election duty has shocked everyone. Three jawans lost their lives and 32 others were injured in this horrific incident in the Bril Waterheel area, out of which the condition of 6 is said to be critical. The injured have been immediately admitted to SDH Khan Sahib and Budgam hospitals.

Details of the accident

According to eyewitnesses, the bus suddenly slipped off the road and fell into the ditch. A total of 35 jawans were on board the bus at the time of the accident. The incident was carrying jawans for the second phase of election duty. Locals responded quickly and reached the spot and helped the injured. Police and other local officials also reached the spot immediately and started evacuating the trapped jawans.

Investigation and response

The police have started an investigation to find out the cause of the accident. It is not yet clear how the bus suddenly slipped. Officials say a thorough investigation will be conducted to ascertain the cause of the accident.

Meanwhile, in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, three BSF jawans were also injured when a mortar exploded at a firing range. The incident took place when the jawans were practicing, and they have been admitted to a hospital in Pokhran.

Previous accidents and security concerns

In recent times, incidents of BSF and army personnel vehicles crashing in Jammu and Kashmir have increased. A few days ago, an army vehicle also met with an accident in Manjakot area in Rajouri, in which 6 jawans were injured and a Lance Naik was martyred.

These incidents have raised serious questions about the functioning of the security forces and the safety of the roads. Especially when the jawans are engaged in important tasks like election duty, it is necessary to ensure their safety.

Conclusion

This accident in Budgam is a matter of great concern not only for the BSF jawans but for the entire country. We hope that the investigation will be done promptly and concrete steps will be taken to prevent such accidents in future. We wish the injured soldiers a speedy recovery.