Assess the condition of injured & assures them of support from Distt Admin
BARAMULLA: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Baramulla, Minga Sherpa accompanied by Additional Deputy Commissioner, Dr Zahoor Ahmad Raina today in the evening visited the Government Medical College (GMC) Baramulla to assess the condition of the patients who were injured in the tragic accident at Bujthalan Boniyar Uri.
During the visit, the DC interacted with the injured and their attendents to ensure they were receiving proper medical care and assured them of every possible support from the district administration during this difficult time.
The DC directed the Medical Superintendent to ensure every possible medical support is being provided to the patients.
Later, the DC paid visit to the Community Health Centre (CHC) Boniyar, where the injured and deceased were initially brought, and interacted with the Doctors and Medical staff there to gain more insights into the situation.
Speaking to the media regarding the accident, DC stated that a Tata Sumo vehicle, en route from Bujthalan Village to Boniyar and carrying passengers, skidded-off the road and plunged into a gorge.
Minga Sherpa further said that, a prompt response from volunteers, district administration officials, police personnel facilitated the rescue efforts, resulting in the saving of seven precious lives, who are currently receiving treatment at GMC Baramulla.
The DC offered his heartfelt condolences to the families of the eight persons who lost their lives in this tragic accident and assured them of every possible support from district administration.