SAHIL BHAT
OCT 8: In a tragic incident, a massive landslide triggered shooting stones that hit a vehicle claiming life of a woman and leaving five others injured in Baswal areas of Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday.
As per the reports from the Associated Hospital Government Medical College (AHGMC) Doda, the accident occurred when stones tumbling down from hilltop and hit a vehicle causing severe damage and injuries to the passengers.
The deceased woman has been identified as Razia Begum resident of Bharath Bagla.
Other injured in the incident include: Sonia Devi (32); Zulaikha Begum (30); Kamran (22 months); Gulam Hassan (31); and Imran Hussain (4) all residents of Bharath Bagla.
On the heels of the incident, Police and district administration teams cracked the spot and conducted the rescue operation. Traffic movement along the route was temporarily suspended as a precautionary measure.
It is learnt that the injured were given immediate medical attention and are under observation in the current times at AHGMC Doda.
Several locals raised alarm over the frequent landslides in the hilly stretches of Doda. Authorities have advised travelers to remain cautious while passing through vulnerable zones, especially during inclement weather conditions.
