JK LG, CM and other Minsters express grief over Ramnagar–Udhampur bus accident
assures support to victims
20/04/2026
Jammu, April 20 (KIP)- JK Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, Chief Minister Omar Abdulla and other Ministers expressed grief over Ramnagar–Udhampur bus accident.
In a post on X, the Lieutenant Governor has said: "Tragic road accident in Udhampur is heartbreaking. My deepest condolences to the bereaved families. May God grant them strength. Praying for speedy recovery of the injured. I have directed the district administration, Police, SDRF and Health Department to provide every possible assistance to those affected".
CM Omar Abdullah expresses grief over Ramnagar–Udhampur bus accident, assures support to victims
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic road accident involving a passenger bus travelling from Ramnagar to Udhampur.
In a message of condolence, the Chief Minister extended his heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved families and prayed for the speedy recovery of those injured in the accident.
He assured that the government stands firmly with the victims and their families in this hour of grief, and that all necessary assistance is being extended to ensure proper medical care and support to the affected.
The Chief Minister’s Office is in constant touch with Government Medical College Udhampur, where the injured are receiving treatment and necessary medical care. Meanwhile, the district administration has been directed to expedite rescue operations. Instructions have also been issued to the Minister for Health & Medical Education and the Minister for Transport to ensure all required assistance.
Several people were killed and scores of others injured after the passenger bus met with an accident near the Jalo area on the Ramnagar–Udhampur route this morning.
The bus was on its way from Ramnagar to Udhampur when it met with the accident under circumstances that are yet to be ascertained.
Deputy Chief Minister Expresses Deep Sorrow over Tragic Udhampur Accident
Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, today expressed profound sorrow and grief over the tragic loss of lives in the unfortunate bus accident at Jalo on the Ramnagar–Udhampur route.
Deeply saddened by the incident, the Deputy Chief Minister conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and prayed for eternal peace to the departed souls. He also extended his sympathies to those injured in the accident and wished them a speedy and full recovery.
He assured that the administration is extending all necessary medical care to the injured and that every possible support will be provided to the affected families during this difficult time.
The Deputy Chief Minister prayed for strength and courage for the grieving families to endure this irreparable loss.
Sakeena Itoo expresses grief over Udhampur Bus accident
Directs emergency medical response, Round-the-Clock specialist care for injured passengers
Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo has expressed deep sorrow and anguish over the tragic loss of lives in the unfortunate bus accident on the Ramnagar–Udhampur route.
The Health Minister conveyed her heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved families and prayed for eternal peace to the departed souls. She also expressed solidarity with the injured passengers, wishing them a speedy and complete recovery.
Taking immediate cognizance of the incident, the Minister issued urgent directions to the Principals of Government Medical College Jammu and Government Medical College Udhampur to ensure swift and coordinated medical response for all those injured.
She instructed the Principals of both medical facilities to keep emergency services on high alert and ensure prompt admission of all referred patients without delay.
“Deploy dedicated teams of senior doctors, trauma specialists, surgeons and paramedical staff for continuous monitoring and treatment. Maintain round-the-clock availability of specialist care, including critical care and surgical interventions wherever required”, Sakeena Itoo directed both Principals.
The Minister also asked them to ensure adequate availability of blood, essential medicines and life-saving equipment in emergency wards and ICUs, as well as establish a coordinated referral mechanism between hospitals to handle critical cases efficiently.
The Minister further directed that no laxity should be tolerated in the treatment of the injured and emphasized that all necessary medical facilities must be extended free of cost on priority.