Eight Killed As Vehicle Falls Into Gorge In Kishtwar

16-11-2022 : On Wednesday, an accident involving the vehicle they were traveling in caused the deaths of eight people in the Marwah neighborhood of Kishtwar. According to official reports, a private cab (Tata Sumo) went off the road and crashed into a gorge on Alasyar road close to Tatapani Marwah in the mountainous region at around 1800 hours. Locals and a police team immediately initiated a rescue effort, according to them. As per reports, eight people—four ladies and as many men—died on spot.

Seven of the deceased have been identified Mohammad Amin Sheikh of Chunjor March, Umer Gani Shah (driver) of Nowapachi Marwah, Mohammad Irfan Hajam of Qaderna Marwah, Afaq Ahmad Hajam of Thachna Marwah, Safoora Bano of Anjer Marwah, Muzamilla Banoo and Asia Banoo, both residents of Yardoo Marwah.

SSP Kishtwar Shafqat Hussain Batt confirmed the eight casualties in the accident and said that a case has been registered. “Investigations are underway,” he added.