J&K: 2 CRPF personnel killed, 12 injured in accident

India Aug 08, 2025

A CRPF vehicle carrying 23 personnel in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district skidded off the road and fell into a gorge, leaving two dead and at least 12 injured.
The accident happened near Kandva in Basantgarh, turning a routine journey into a tragedy for the battalion.

IAF airlifts injured; local volunteers, officials join rescue efforts

The Indian Air Force jumped in fast—airlifting 18 of the injured to the Military Hospital within just over half an hour.
Local volunteers and officials also pitched in with rescue efforts.
Leaders like Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha offered condolences to the families, promising top medical care for those hurt.
Union Minister Jitendra Singh praised local volunteers' quick response, while Priyanka Gandhi Vadra sent her prayers for recovery.