Five Dead After SUV Falls Into Gorge In J&K’s Ramban, Rs 1 Lakh Ex-Gratia Announced

Last Updated:July 12, 2025, 10:26 IST

The District Administration Ramban has expressed grief over the incident and announced an ex-gratia relief of Rs 1 lakh each for the families of the deceased.

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At least five people were killed and one was seriously injured after a private passenger vehicle skidded off the road and plunged into a 600-foot gorge in the Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Saturday.

Officials said the accident occurred late Friday near Senabathi in the Ukhral Pogal Paristan area. One of the passengers, 20-year-old Tauqeer Ahmad, died on the spot. Five others were critically injured and rushed to the hospital, but three of them—Mohd Rafiq (40), Abdul Latief (40), and Ajaz Ahmad (20)—succumbed to their injuries on the way.

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah also shared condolences on the demise of the victims.

“Chief Minister has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic road accident near Ukhral-Senabathi in District Ramban that claimed four lives. He conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and wished a speedy recovery to the injured," said an official statement from the CMO.

“The injured are receiving the best possible treatment at GMC, Anantnag. The Chief Minister’s Office remains in close touch with the district administration to ensure all necessary support is being provided," it added.

One Lakh Ex-Gratia Announced

The District Administration Ramban has expressed grief over the incident and announced an ex-gratia relief of Rs 1 lakh each for the families of the deceased and Rs 25,000 each for the injured.

In a post on social media platform X, Deputy Commissioner Ramban Mohammad Alyas Khan stated, “District Administration Ramban expresses profound grief over the tragic loss of four precious lives in a road accident at Ukhral-Senabathi. Our thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved families, and we wish a speedy recovery to the injured. An assistance of Rs 1 lakh is being provided to each deceased’s family and Rs 25,000 to each injured person. All possible support is being extended to the affected families."

Union Minister Jitendra Singh Takes Stock of Situation

Union Minister Jitendra Singh took stock of the situation and spoke to the Deputy Commissioner and expressed condolences for the loss of lives and assured all necessary assistance.

In a post on social media platform X, Singh wrote, “Just now spoke to DC #Ramban Sh Mohammad Alyas after learning about the tragic road accident of a Sumo Vehicle en route Ukhral-Senabathi. My sincere condolences for the 4 casualties: Tauqeer Ahmed, Abdul Latief, Mohd Rafiq, and Ajaz Ahmed. The other two injured, Yawer Ahmed and Shakeel Ahmed, have been shifted to GMC Hospital Anantnag and are being provided all required medical assistance. The Administration has been directed to offer all possible help, whatever is required, even through the MP’s personal resources."

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