Srinagar, Jul 01 (KNS): Chairman, Jammu and Kashmir People's Democratic Front (PDF) has expressed profound grief and sorrow over the loss of precious human lives in tragic road accident in Kishtwar this morning.

In a statement issued to KNS, Hakeem Yaseen has conveyed his heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved families. He has castigated government for its utter failure to curb increasing road accidents in various areas of the state.

He said on every passing day a tragic road accident happens particularly in Chenab valley, Peerpanchal region and Srinagar-Jammu National Highway but no one has been published so far for laxity in their duties, concerned drivers nor field agencies on duty. He has cast aspirations on the functioning of the traffic and transport departments.

He said reportedly the ill fated Mini Bus JK17-6787 that met the tragic accident in Kishtwar today morning, is said to be fully overloaded.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp ChannelLikewise, the tempo traveler that met fatal accident in Peer Ki Gali the other day, is also reported to have caused due to rash and negligent driving.

Chairman PDF has ridiculed the traffic and transport departments for its failure to put in place a robust road checking system which was imperative to make both drivers and passengers answerable before the authorities against traffic violations.
Hakeem Yaseen has sought a time bound investigation in the tragic road accident to fix responsibility on the guilty.

Hakeem Yaseen has prayed for eternal peace to the departed souls and courage to the bereaved families members to bear this irreparable loss.

He has also demanded ex- gratis relief in favour of the deceased families and free medical treatment to the injured passengers. (KNS)