NEW DELHI: Three CRPF personnel lost their lives and 15 others were injured after a CRPF vehicle met with an accident near Kandva in the Basantgarh area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district on Thursday.According to Additional SP Udhampur, Sandeep Bhat, police teams rushed to the spot soon after the incident and launched a rescue operation. The injured were immediately shifted to a nearby hospital for treatment.Union minister Jitendra Singh expressed concern over the incident in a post on X. “Udhampur: Disturbing to receive the news of a road accident involving a CRPF vehicle in the Kandva–Basantgarh area. The vehicle was carrying several brave jawans of the CRPF,” he wrote.Singh added that he had spoken to Deputy Commissioner Saloni Rai, who is personally monitoring the situation. “Rescue measures have been initiated immediately. Locals have voluntarily come forward to assist. All possible help being ensured,” he said.Office of J&K LG Manoj Sinha also expressed his concern over the incident on X, writing, “Saddened by loss of CRPF personnel due to an accident near Udhampur. We will never forget their exemplary service to the nation. My thoughts are with bereaved families. Praying for the speedy recovery of the injured. Directed senior officials to ensure the best possible care & assistance.”Further details are awaited.
