Srinagar Mar 29 (KNS): The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr. Farooq Abdullah and Vice President Omar Abdullah have expressed profound grief over the loss of lives in Ramban road mishap and impressed upon the administration to reach out to the affected families with adequate relief and compensation.
Expressing grief over the unfortunate accident, Omar Abdullah said, "A terrible tragedy as our highway claims more precious lives. We eagerly await the day when the promised four lane highway is completed and people are able to undertake this journey with the assurance of greater safety. May the souls of the deceased rest in peace."
Expressing anguish over the mishap and the loss of precious lives there, Dr. Farooq said, "Jammu-Srinagar highway stretch in Ramban has become a death trap. In the last few years, hundreds of people have lost their lives, leaving their families shattered. The concerned authorities must look into both the causes and take serious measures to prevent occurrence of the accidents. Meantime district administration Ramban should reach out to the affected with adequate relief and compensation."
Among others GS Ali Muhammad Sagar, AGS Sheikh Mustafa Kamal, Ajay Kumar Sadhotra, Treasurer Shammi Oberoi, Provincial Presidents Nasir Aslam Wani, Rattan Lal Gupta, party leaders Sajjad Shaheen, Aijaz Jan, Khalid Najeeb Suharwardhy, Sajjad Kichloo have also extended sympathies and condolences with the victim families.(KNS)