4 BSF soldiers dead, 36 injured as Bus ferrying them skids off road in Budgam

Srinagar : At least four Border Security Force (BSF) personnel died while several others were injured after a bus they were travelling in for poll duty skidded off road and fell into a gorge in Brell Waterhail area of central Kashmir’s Budgam district .
Officials on Friday said that the bus with 36 BSF troopers skidded off road in Brell village and fell into a deep gorge. They said that in the incident four BSF troopers died while more than two dozen were injured. The officials further said that the injured have shifted to Srinagar hospital. Police have taken cognisance of the incident.
Meanwhile, Director General J&K Police (DGP) R.R. Swain expressed deep shock and grief over the tragic road accident of a vehicle in which three BSF personnel lost their lives while several were injured.
In a statement issued here on Friday the DGP expressed profound sadness over the tragic loss of three Border Security Force (BSF) personnel and injuries to several others in a tragic road accident in Brell Waterhail area of Budgam district. On behalf of the Jammu and Kashmir Police, DGP J&K has extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families, colleagues, and loved ones of the deceased personnel. “We mourn the loss of these dedicated soldiers who tirelessly served the nation. We pray for the speedy recovery of the injured and assured all necessary support and assistance by the J&K Police,” he added.
Meanwhile, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir Zone, alongside the IG BSF Kashmir Frontier, visited the injured BSF soldiers at the SMHS Hospital today.