Srinagar, May 26 (KNS): Jammu & Kashmir National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah and Vice President Mr Omar Abdullah on Monday expressed deep grief over the death of nine passengers in a tragic road accident near Zojilla on  Srinagar-Leh road.

In his condolence message, Dr Farooq said, “My heart goes to all those who have lost their dear ones in the accident.” 

In a separate message, Omar Abdullah expressed grief over the deaths and prayed for peace to departed souls.

Both leaders conveyed their condolences to the bereaved families, prayed for peace to the departed souls and strength to the bereaved family members to bear this inconsolable loss.

National Conference General Secretary Ali Mohammed Sagar, Provincial President Nasir Aslam Wani, senior leader Mian Altaf, State Spokesperson Imran Nabi Dar have also expressed shock and grief over the tragic road accident. They prayed for peace to departed souls and much needed strength to bereaved families.(KNS)