Srinagar, Jul 01 (KNS): Former Agriculture Minister Mohammad Khalil Bandh Monday expressed grief over the road accident in Kishtwar district in which 35 passengers died and 17 others were injured.

The mishap occurred when the driver lost controll over bus (JK17-6787) and plunged into deep gorge on the bank of chenab river at around 7:30:am.

Mohammad Khalil Bandh expressed his sympathy with the bereaved families and prayed for eternal peace to the departed souls.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

Mohammad Khalil Bandh also reiterated his concern about the pressing need for the Police and Transport departments, as well as the other concerned agencies, to take the all required measures, on immediate basis, to reduce the incidence of fatal road accidents in the Chenab and Pir Panchal region. (KNS)