LG Manoj Sinha expresses grief over death of J&K labourers in Himachal Pradesh

JAMMU: Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday expressed grief over the death of six labourers from Kulgam district, who were killed in a road accident in Himachal Pradesh.

The six men were travelling in a pickup truck that fell into a gorge near Sunni in Shimla district early Monday after the driver lost control of the vehicle. Six people injured in the incident are undergoing treatment at a hospital, officials said.

In a tweet, the Lt Governor on X said,"Anguished by the tragic road accident in Shimla, in which six Kulgam residents have lost their lives."

"Condolences to the bereaved families. May the injured recover soon. Directed DC Kulgam to provide all necessary assistance to the next of kin of each deceased," Lt Governor added.