Three CRPF jawans killed, 15 injured in Udhampur accident

STC NEWS DESK
UDHAMPUR, AUGUST 07 ( STC): Three Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel lost their lives while 15 others sustained injuries after their vehicle met with an accident in the hilly terrain of Udhampur district today.
According to an official report, the mishap occurred around 10:30 in the morning in the Kadwa area when the CRPF team was returning from an operation in the Basant Garh region.
“The vehicle, which belonged to the 187 Battalion, skidded off the road and plunged into a nallah. It was carrying 23 personnel at the time. Two CRPF men died on the spot, while 16 others were evacuated to a nearby medical facility. One of the injured later succumbed to his injuries, pushing the death toll to three,” said officials.
Meanwhile, the authorities are ascertaining the exact cause of the accident.
(Straight Talk Communications)