SRINAGAR: Political parties in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday expressed profound sorrow regarding the loss of lives in the boat capsize incident in Batwara area of Srinagar district.
The leaders conveyed their heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and appealed to the administration led by the LG to provide all possible assistance to those affected.
JKNC Vice President Omar Abdullah, expressed hopes and prayers for the swift and safe rescue of all individuals aboard the boat. “Deeply concerned by the reports of a boat capsizing on the river Jhelum at Gandabal, Batwara near Srinagar. I hope & pray that all on board this boat are rescued safely & swiftly,” Omar wrote on X.
Deeply concerned by the reports of a boat capsizing on the river Jhelum at Gandabal, Batwara near Srinagar. I hope & pray that all on board this boat are rescued safely & swiftly.
— Omar Abdullah (@OmarAbdullah) April 16, 2024
PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti expressed deepest condolences to the bereaved families. In a post on X she wrote: “Shocked to hear about the tragic accident in Batwara where a boat capsized. Reports coming in of several children dead. My deepest condolences to their families & I urge the administration to extend all help possible.”
Shocked to hear about the tragic accident in Batwara where a boat capsized. Reports coming in of several children dead. My deepest condolences to their families & I urge the administration to extend all help possible. https://t.co/GqR4HK8cpI
— Mehbooba Mufti (@MehboobaMufti) April 16, 2024
Mohamad Yousuf Tarigami, a CPI(M) leader, said that the prolonged construction of the nearby footbridge, reportedly pending for the last 20 years, could potentially have prevented such a tragedy.
“The prolonged construction of the nearby footbridge reportedly pending since last 20 years could have probably prevented such a tragedy. I express my condolences to the bereaved families and urge the administration to provide adequate compensation to the victim families.”
Apni Party president Altaf Bukhari said the loss of precious lives in the boat capsize is heartbreaking, and extended their thoughts and prayers to the families affected by this terrible incident.
“Devastated to hear of the tragic capsizing of a boat carrying several persons, including children, in the River Jhelum near Batwara, Srinagar. The loss of precious lives is heartbreaking. My thoughts and prayers are with the families affected by this terrible accident. Urging the administration to swiftly extend support to those in need,” Bukhari said.
Peoples Conference Chairman Sajad Gani Lone conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the families of those who lost their lives.
“My heartfelt condolences to the families of those who lost their lives. It is such a distressing news. So many minors have lost their lives. My prayers and thoughts with the parents,” he said.
My heartfelt condolences to the families of those who lost their lives. It is such a distressing news. So many minors have lost their lives. My prayers and thoughts with the parents.
— Sajad Lone (@sajadlone) April 16, 2024
