Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has announced an ex-gratia of Rs 5 lakh to the next of kin of those killed in road accidents in Doda and Ramban districts. This comes after three vehicles plunged into deep gorges in the two districts in three separate incidents on Tuesday, where eight people were killed and 17 sustained injuries, according to the police.
Sinha has announced an ex-gratia of Rs. 5 lakh per deceased and Rs 50,000 for those injured in the accidents. He expressed his condolences to the families of the victims and wished a speedy recovery to those injured in the mishap.
The tragic accidents that occurred on the same day have caused immense grief and chaos in the region. The police, along with the locals, worked tirelessly to rescue those injured and sent them to hospitals for medical attention.
The reason behind these accidents has not been disclosed yet. However, it is a stark reminder of the urgent need to take measures to improve road safety in the region.
While the ex-gratia gesture is appreciated, it is important to focus on implementing stricter measures to prevent such accidents in the future. It includes maintaining roads and vehicles, imposing traffic rules, and educating people about the importance of road safety.
The Lt. Governor’s announcement sends a message of support and empathy to the affected families. However, the authorities need to take serious steps to prevent such incidents from happening again.
It is hoped that such incidents will stop, and everyone will remain safe while travelling on the roads. Our thoughts are with the families and friends of the deceased, and we wish a speedy recovery to those injured in the accidents.
