Ramnagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], April 20 (ANI): In a prompt and coordinated humanitarian response, troops of the Indian Army rescued dozens of civilians after a tragic bus accident near Ramnagar in Udhampur district on Sunday morning.
At approximately 9:40 a.m., a private bus traveling from Ramnagar to Udhampur veered off the road at Village Kaghote and plunged nearly 70 feet into a gorge. The impact caused multiple casualties, with several passengers trapped inside the mangled vehicle.
Troops from a battalion of the Gorkha Rifles, who were en route to Samnabanj for training, were the first to reach the site. They immediately launched rescue operations, evacuating trapped passengers from the wreckage under challenging terrain conditions.
An ad hoc Incident Control Centre was swiftly established at the site under the commanding officer of a battalion of the Dogra Regiment to coordinate rescue and relief efforts. A total of 10 teams, comprising personnel from the Dogra Regiment and Gorkha Rifles, were mobilized for the operation.
Army personnel administered immediate first aid to the injured and ensured the rapid evacuation of survivors. Coordination was also established with the Indian Air Force for potential air evacuation of critically injured passengers, with assets kept on standby.
Troops arranged food and water for stranded passengers and responders, ensuring support until the evacuation was completed.
According to preliminary reports, the accident resulted in 21 fatalities and 29 injuries. Civil authorities and emergency services have since taken over further medical care and investigation.
The Indian Army’s swift response underscores its continued role in assisting civil authorities and saving lives during emergencies. (ANI)
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