Family Tragedy in Handwara : Tragedy Strikes in Handwara: 4 Family Members Killed in Gorge Accident

Accident – Death – Obituary News : : 1. Handwara Gorge Accident
2. North Kashmir Family Tragedy

Four members of a family tragically lost their lives in a road accident in Rajwar village of Handwara in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district. The incident occurred as they were on their way to fetch water and their vehicle fell into a deep gorge. Despite rescue efforts and being rushed to a nearby hospital, they were declared dead on arrival. The deceased have been identified as Ghulam Rasool Bhat, Tahir Ahmad Bhat, Rifat Aara, and Shabnam Aara. Locals lamented the lack of water facilities in the area, stating that if available, this tragedy could have been avoided. Authorities have been urged to take action.

The Tragic Road Accident in Rajwar Village, Handwara

Last evening, tragedy struck the peaceful village of Rajwar in Handwara, a quaint town nestled in the picturesque region of north Kashmir’s Kupwara district. The serene surroundings of this rural area were disrupted by a heart-wrenching incident that claimed the lives of four members of a single family.

The Unfortunate Incident

According to reports from local officials, the family members were on a routine trip to fetch water from a nearby source when their vehicle met with a fatal accident. The unsuspecting family’s vehicle veered off the road and plunged into a deep gorge, leading to the tragic loss of lives.

Despite the prompt initiation of a rescue operation, the family members could not be saved. They were rushed to a nearby hospital, where they were declared dead upon arrival. The victims of this devastating accident have been identified as Ghulam Rasool Bhat, Tahir Ahmad Bhat, Rifat Aara, and Shabnam Aara.

Water Crisis in the Area

The locals of Rajwar village have been facing a severe water crisis for an extended period. The scarcity of water resources in the region has forced residents to undertake perilous journeys to fetch water for their daily needs. In this instance, the deceased family members were merely trying to secure a basic necessity of life when tragedy struck.

The heartbroken community members expressed their anguish over the lack of adequate water facilities in the area. They lamented the authorities’ negligence in addressing the pressing issue of water scarcity, despite repeated pleas from the residents.

Police Response

Following the tragic incident, the local police have taken cognizance of the matter. An investigation is underway to determine the circumstances that led to the fatal accident. The authorities are working diligently to ascertain the cause of the mishap and ensure that such tragedies are prevented in the future.

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