Srinagar, Jul 03 (KNS): Sr Vice President J&K PCC & Former minister Congress Sh Sham Lal Sharma expressed deep shock and sorrow over the road tragedy in Udhampur district resulting into large number of causalities.
Sh Sham Sharma conveyed his heartfelt condolences and sympathies to the bereaved families of those who lost their lives in this tragic accident. He also prayed for peace to the departed souls and also wished speedy recovery to those who were injured in the accident.
Sh Sham Lal sharma expressed anguish and blamed the insensitive approach of the coalition government as a result such accidents have become a routine matter. More and more number of deaths are taking place because of such road accidents. He also blamed the poor maintenance of the roads, particularly in hilly areas, over speeding coupled with over loading of the public transport vehicles and majorly inefficiency of traffic police.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp ChannelHe said that most of the traffic police personnel are only deployment for the smooth flow of the VIP vehicles, whereas the sensitive points of roads remain unmanned. He further alleged that the presence of traffic police is more of cosmetic issuing random challans but not checking the irregularities which lead to accidents to such an extent.
He urged administration to provide adequate ex-gratia relief to the families of those who lost their lives in this tragic accident and free of cost medical facilities to the injured people. (KNS)