Srinagar, Jun 12 (KNS): Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather on Friday expressed grief over the death of a driver and injuries to several students in a school bus accident in Budgam district.
The accident involving a bus of IPTS School, Khansahib, took place in the Neego Branwar area of Charar-i-Sharief, officials said.
Rather conveyed his condolences to the family of the deceased driver and prayed for peace to the departed soul.
The Speaker also expressed concern over the injuries sustained by students and wished them a speedy recovery.
He urged the administration to ensure the best possible medical treatment for the injured and called for a thorough inquiry into the incident to ascertain the cause of the accident.
Rather said steps should be taken to prevent such incidents in the future and extended his sympathies to all those affected by the tragedy.(KNS).