Srinagar, May 30(KNS): Apni Party on Tuesday expressed profound grief over the tragic accident, in which at least 10 people lost their lives and as many as 57 were injured after a bus carrying Mata Vaishno Devi pilgrims fell into a gorge near Jhajjar Kotli on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway early this morning. 

It was an extremely unfortunate accident that killed at least 10 people and injured around 55 in Jhajjar Kotli, Jammu. No words are enough to console the inconsolable loss of the affected families, as nothing can ease the pain these families must be experiencing at this point in time. Apni Party stands in solidarity with the bereaved in this hour of grief. May Almighty give the grieving families, who lost their loved ones in this horrible accident, enough patience to cope with the pain, a statement issued by the party reads.

While praying for the speedy recovery of those who were injured in the accident, Apni Party urged the administration to ensure the best possible medical treatment for the injured. The party also demanded ex gratia relief for the families of the deceased, the statement said.(KNS).