SRINAGAR: Five pilgrims undertaking the ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra were injured, one of them critically, after the vehicle they were travelling in met with an accident on the Udhampur–Chenani stretch of National Highway-44 near Toldi Nallah early on Friday.
Officials said the accident occurred at around 6:10 am when an Ertiga, bearing registration number MP13ZY-2836, met with an accident. All five injured pilgrims are from Madhya Pradesh and were travelling to the Amarnath cave shrine.
According to officials, one woman sustained critical injuries, while the remaining four suffered injuries of varying severity.
Personnel of the CRPF’s 137 Battalion, Gorkha 4/3, Civil Defence, Traffic Police and the Jammu and Kashmir Police immediately launched a rescue operation and shifted the injured to the Associated Hospital, Government Medical College (GMC), Udhampur, for treatment.
Union Minister Jitendra Singh said he spoke to Deputy Commissioner Udhampur, Minga Sherpa, after receiving information about the accident. He said five pilgrims were injured and that the critically injured woman had been referred to Government Medical College, Jammu, for specialised treatment.
“Every possible assistance is being provided. My office is in constant touch,” the Union Minister said.
Meanwhile, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said he had directed the Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Deputy Commissioner Udhampur and senior medical officials at GMC Jammu and GMC Udhampur to ensure the injured pilgrims receive the best possible treatment and all necessary assistance.
The Lieutenant Governor said the administration was closely monitoring the situation and had instructed the concerned officers and health authorities to provide comprehensive medical care to the injured devotees. He also prayed for their speedy recovery.
Officials said all necessary support is being extended to the injured pilgrims and their families.
