Jammu and Kashmir: 8 dead, several injured after mini bus falls into gorge in Doda

Jammu and Kashmir Doda road accident: As many as eight people have lost their lives and several others were injured after a minibus fell into a gorge near Thatri in the Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday. "Eight persons dead, several injured as a minibus travelling from Thathri to Doda fell into a gorge. Rescue operation underway," said the Doda Additional Superintendent of Police. Also Read | Punjab Govt issues guidelines to release ex-gratia to nominee of those who died due to Covid-19 Meanwhile, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh said that he has spoken to Vikas Sharma, Deputy Commissioner of Doda regarding the road accident in Doda, Jammu, and Kashmir.  Also Read | SAD to hold roadshow from Wagah border to Golden Gate in Amritsar on October 29 "The injured have been shifted to Government Medical College (GMC) Doda. Whatever further assistance required will be provided," said the Union Minister. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh each from PMNRF to the next of kin of those who have lost their lives due to the accident in Jammu and Kashmir. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000. Also, PM Modi tweeted: "Saddened by the road accident near Thatri, Doda in Jammu and Kashmir. In this hour of grief, I convey my condolences to the bereaved families. I pray that the people who have been injured recover at the earliest." -PTC News

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