A tragic road accident in Jammu and Kashmir&rsquo;s Udhampur district claimed the lives of three Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel and left 10 others injured on Thursday.
According to officials, the incident occurred in the hilly Basantgarh area when a CRPF vehicle lost control and plunged into a deep gorge. The vehicle was en route to a deployment location in the region when the driver reportedly lost control on the mountainous road.
&ldquo;Three jawans died on the spot, while 10 others sustained injuries, five of them critically,&rdquo; officials confirmed.
A swift rescue operation was launched with help from locals and district authorities. Critically injured personnel were airlifted via Army helicopters for advanced medical care following a request by Udhampur&rsquo;s Deputy Commissioner.
Union Minister Jitendra Singh, MP from Kathua-Udhampur, took to the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), stating:
&ldquo;Disturbing to receive news of a road accident involving CRPF jawans in Basantgarh. Spoke to DC Saloni Rai, who is closely monitoring rescue efforts. Locals are also assisting.&rdquo;
Road accidents in Jammu and Kashmir&rsquo;s hilly districts, including Udhampur, Poonch, Rajouri, Ramban, Doda, and Kishtwar, are often attributed to overspeeding, rash driving, and challenging terrain.
Traffic officials have deployed special squads in these areas to monitor violations and prevent fatal mishaps.
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3 CRPF Jawans Dead, 10 Hurt in J&K Road Mishap

CRPF vehicle falls into gorge in Udhampur; 5 jawans critically injured, rescue underway

3 CRPF Jawans Dead, 10 Hurt in J&K Road Mishap

CRPF vehicle falls into gorge in Udhampur; 5 jawans critically injured, rescue underway

August 7, 2025 | 17:59 IST