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Seven radical were feared dormant and galore vehicles were stranded aft an avalanche deed the high-altitude Zojila Pass, which connects the Kashmir Valley with Ladakh, connected Friday (March 27, 2026). At slightest 5 others were injured successful the incident.
Officials said the avalanche, seemingly triggered by agleam sunlight, deed the Srinagar-Leh nationalist road adjacent Zero Point astatine the Zojila Pass successful the afternoon, erstwhile a bid of rider vehicles was negotiating the snow-laden road. Eyewitnesses said a immense measurement of snowfall came crashing down and buried respective vehicles astatine an altitude of 3,580 metres.
Himalayan tragedy: On avalanches successful the Himalayan States
Initial reports suggested that 1 conveyance was thrown disconnected the roadworthy successful the interaction of the avalanche and a fig of vehicles were near stranded successful the snow. However, the casualties were reported from 3 to 4 vehicles that went nether snow.
“I person directed the Deputy Commissioner and Senior Superintendent of Police of Kargil to sojourn the spot instantly and mobilise alleviation and rescue operations. All authorities agencies, including catastrophe alleviation forces and the Border Road Organisation, person been enactment connected precocious alert,” said Ladakh Lieutenant-Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena. He said helium was “personally monitoring the situation.” The road has been closed for traffic.
Union Minister Jitendra Singh said helium was saddened by the incident. “My sincere condolences to the bereaved families. All required assistance being provided to the injured,” Mr. Singh said.
J&K Chief Minister besides expressed heavy sorrow implicit the tragic nonaccomplishment of lives. He extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and prayed for the speedy betterment of the injured.
