SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday directed officials and the Director of SKIMS Soura to ensure the best possible medical treatment for tourists injured in a Tempo Traveller accident at Sumbal Bala in Ganderbal district.
The Lieutenant Governor said he had spoken to senior government officials, the Director of Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), Soura, and the Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal to review the situation and assess the medical arrangements for the injured.
In a message posted on X, Sinha said eight injured tourists from Gujarat and West Bengal had been referred to SKIMS Soura for advanced medical treatment.
He directed the concerned authorities to ensure that all necessary medical facilities, specialised care and immediate assistance were provided to the injured without delay.
“I have directed the officials and the Director, SKIMS to ensure the best possible treatment for the injured. Praying for their speedy recovery,” the Lieutenant Governor said.
The accident occurred on Tuesday evening when a Tempo Traveller skidded off the road near Sumbal Bala on the Srinagar-Sonamarg-Gumri (SSG) Road, leaving at least a dozen tourists injured.
The injured were initially shifted to Primary Health Centre (PHC) Gund for emergency medical treatment, following which several were referred to SKIMS Soura for specialised care.
