Srinagar , : Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha has expressed condolences over the Srinagar boat tragedy.
In a tweet, the Lt Governor said: “I am deeply grieved by the loss of lives due to a boat accident in Srinagar. My thoughts are with the bereaved families & I pray to the Almighty to give them strength to withstand this immense loss. Team of SDRF, Army & other agencies are carrying out relief & rescue work.
Administration is providing all possible help to the bereaved families who have lost their near and dear ones and medical facilities to those who have been injured. Marcos teams have also been alerted. I am constantly monitoring the situation and guiding the team on the ground”.
Meanwhile, Jammu and Kashmir based political parties expressed deep shock over the loss of lives in boat capsize incident in Batwara area of Srinagar district.
The leaders offered heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and urged LG led administration to extend its all possible help to the affected families.
National Conference President Dr. Farooq Abdullah and Vice President Omar Abdullah on Tuesday expressed profound anguish over the loss of lives in the tragic boat capsize incident in Batwara, Srinagar.
In his condolence message, Dr. Farooq said, “Sending heartfelt condolences to the victims’ families. The delay in the construction of a footbridge, highlights a missed opportunity to avert such tragedies. My deepest condolences to their families and I urge the administration to extend all help possible.”
In his message Omar said, “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.”
Among others Ali Muhammad Sagar, Nasir Aslam Wani, Senior leaders Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi, A R Rather and Incharge lal Chowk Ahsan Pardesi have also extended deepest condolences to the grieved households.
PDP president Mehbooba Mufti also expressed shock, and expressed deepest condolences to the bereaved families. She urged upon the administration to extend all possible help to the victim families.
“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,” Mehbooba on X said.
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.
Peoples Conference Chairman Sajad Gani Lone extended his heartfelt condolences to the families affected by the devastating boat capsizing incident in Gandbal-Batwara area of Srinagar. (GNS)
