KISHTWAR, July 23, 2025 – In a tragic incident, three persons lost their lives on the spot after a JCB vehicle skidded off a hilly stretch and plunged into a gorge in the Sounder Dachan area of Kishtwar district on Tuesday.
According to officials, the vehicle was navigating a mountainous road when it met with an accident under unclear circumstances. All three occupants died instantly due to the impact.
The deceased have been identified as:
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Nazir Hussain, son of Saiye, resident of Khatasoo Bhalessa, aged around 22–23 years
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Ishaq, son of Farooz-ud-Din, also from Khatasoo Bhalessa, aged around 26 years
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Majeed, resident of Bhalessa, aged around 28 years
The bodies were shifted to District Hospital Kishtwar for medico-legal formalities.
Authorities have taken cognizance of the incident and initiated an investigation to ascertain the exact cause of the accident.
