Mufti’s Escort Vehicle Skids Off Road in J&K, 3 Policemen Injured
In a shocking incident, an escort vehicle in the cavalcade of former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti met with an accident in North Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Sunday. The accident took place when the escort vehicle lost control and skidded off the road, injuring three police personnel.
As per reports, Mehbooba Mufti was traveling in a different vehicle and was not injured in the accident. The incident occurred when the escort vehicle was accompanying Mufti’s convoy, which was on its way to a political event in the region.
Eyewitnesses claimed that the escort vehicle was speeding and lost control, resulting in the accident. The vehicle skidded off the road and crashed into a nearby tree, causing injuries to three police personnel who were traveling in the vehicle.
The injured police personnel were rushed to a nearby hospital for medical attention, where they are said to be receiving treatment. The extent of their injuries is not yet clear, but it is reported that they are stable and out of danger.
The police have taken cognizance of the incident and launched an investigation to determine the cause of the accident. An official statement has been released, confirming the incident and assuring that the investigation is underway.
This incident is a stark reminder of the risks and challenges faced by politicians and security personnel in Jammu and Kashmir, which has been witnessing a surge in violence and political unrest in recent years.
Mehbooba Mufti, who was the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir from 2015 to 2018, has been a prominent figure in the region’s political landscape. Her Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been instrumental in shaping the region’s politics, and she has been a vocal advocate for the rights of Kashmiris.
The accident is also a wake-up call for the authorities to review the security arrangements for high-profile individuals and ensure that adequate measures are in place to prevent such incidents from occurring.
As the investigation into the accident continues, many are left wondering how such an incident could have occurred, and what measures can be taken to prevent similar accidents in the future.
In the meantime, Mehbooba Mufti has taken to social media to express her concern for the injured police personnel and to ask for prayers for their speedy recovery. The PDP has also released a statement condemning the accident and calling for a thorough investigation.
The incident has sent shockwaves across the region, and many are left wondering what could have caused the escort vehicle to lose control. As the investigation continues, only time will tell what led to the accident and what measures can be taken to prevent such incidents from occurring in the future.
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