Doda Bus Accident Toll Reaches 39 as Three More Succumb

In a devastating incident, a bus carrying passengers met with a fatal accident in the Assar Bagger area of Doda, Jammu and Kashmir. The unfortunate incident occurred when the bus, bearing the registration number JK02CN-6555, skidded off the road and plunged into a gorge. Official sources have confirmed that 39 individuals lost their lives, while 16 others sustained injuries, including six critically. The bus was on the way from Kishtwar to Jammu.

According to The Tribune, Doda Senior Superintendent of Police Abdul Qayoom reported that the accident claimed the lives of 39 individuals, with an additional 17 sustaining injuries. The toll rose to 39 on Wednesday evening, as three of the four injured individuals transferred to GMC, Jammu, succumbed to their injuries, as stated by the SSP.

Immediately following the accident, a coordinated effort between local residents and authorities commenced extensive rescue operations to aid the victims. The injured have been promptly shifted to GMC Doda for medical attention.

Expressing his grief, Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, stated, “Extremely pained by the loss of lives in a tragic bus accident in Assar, Doda. My heartfelt condolences to bereaved families & wishing for a speedy recovery of those injured in the accident. Directed Div Com & Dist Admin to provide all necessary assistance to affected persons.”

Extremely pained by the loss of lives in a tragic bus accident in Assar, Doda. My heartfelt condolences to bereaved families & wishing for a speedy recovery of those injured in the accident. Directed Div Com & Dist Admin to provide all necessary assistance to affected persons.

— Office of LG J&K (@OfficeOfLGJandK) November 15, 2023

Former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti conveyed her deep shock, saying, “Deeply shocked & saddened about the tragic road accident at Assar in Doda. Deepest condolences to the families of those feared dead & hope the administration expedites rescue operations.”

Deeply shocked & saddened about the tragic road accident at Assar in Doda. Deepest condolences to the families of those feared dead & hope the administration expedites rescue operations. @harvinder_ias https://t.co/iZ18O2ZMp0

— Mehbooba Mufti (@MehboobaMufti) November 15, 2023

DPAP Chairman and former Chief Minister emphasized the need for improved road infrastructure in the region, stating, “The accident at Assar, Doda is a human catastrophe…Request LG Manoj Sinha Ji to ensure all possible support to the affected families!”

The accident at Assar, Doda is a human catastrophe & I am sharing the grief of all those hapless families who lost their dear ones in this devastating accident. It is also the need of time to build the road infrastructure of this landlocked region and ensure traffic plying on…

— Ghulam Nabi Azad (@ghulamnazad) November 15, 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, through PMO India, expressed his condolences and announced financial assistance, “The bus accident in Doda, Jammu and Kashmir is distressing…An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each deceased. Rs. 50,000 would be given to the injured.”

The bus accident in Doda, Jammu and Kashmir is distressing. My condolences to the families who have lost their near and dear ones. I pray that the injured recover at the earliest.

An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each deceased. Rs.…

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) November 15, 2023

Home Minister Amit Shah shared his anguish, saying, “Deeply anguished to learn about the loss of precious lives due to a tragic bus accident at Doda, Jammu and Kashmir…My heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased and prayers for the speedy recovery of the injured.”

Deeply anguished to learn about the loss of precious lives due to a tragic bus accident at Doda, Jammu and Kashmir. The local administration is conducting the rescue operation in the gorge where the bus had the accident. My heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased…

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) November 15, 2023

As the details continue to unfold, authorities are expected to provide updates on the list of casualties and the condition of the injured. The incident underscores the urgency of addressing road safety measures and infrastructure development in the region to prevent such tragic accidents in the future.

List of Deceased in Doda Bus Accident

The tragic bus accident in Assar, Doda, has resulted in the loss of numerous lives. The following is a list of individuals who lost their lives in this unfortunate incident:

1. Ravita Devi, daughter of Rakesh Kumar, resident of Nilothe Assar.
2. Vishu Thakur, son of Rakesh Kumar, resident of Nilothe Assar.
3. Chuni Lal, son of Beli Ram, resident of Charota Thandapani Assar.
4. Davinder Singh, son of Ferol Singh, resident of Dongru Prem Nagar.
5. Ashu Parihar, daughter of Ajay Parihar, resident of Beda Bhata Kishtwar.
6. Rehnuka Parihar, daughter of Sushil Kumar, resident of Saroor Kishtwar.
7. Raghu Nath, son of Shiv Nath, resident of Darabshalla Kishtwar.
8. Saksham Parihar, son of Ajay Parihar, resident of Beda Bhata Kishtwar.
9. Shakeel Ahmed, son of Ghulam Mohd Sheikh, resident of Akramabaad Doda (Driver).
10. Hemanshu Raina, son of Rajit Kumar, resident of Manwa Bhaderwah.
11. Rita Devi, daughter of Shubash Chander, resident of Thathri Doda.
12. Javaid Ahmed, son of Bashir, resident of Mantlai Udhampur.
13. Subash Chander, son of Bishan Lal, resident of Balgaran Kishtwar.
14. Rajesh Kumar, son of Somnath, resident of Chatroo Kishtwar.
15. Nizam Din, son of Md Usman, resident of Ward No.7 Chhithi Hanuman Nagar District Sipol, Bihar.
16. Sawarna Devi, daughter of Ram Raj, resident of Bakhna, Mohalla, Doda.
17. Bhagwan Singh, son of Madav Lal, resident of Parmassa Malotha Doda.
18. Ratna Devi, daughter of Devi Raj, resident of Saroor Kishtwar.
19. Md Azad, son of Nabibbakas, resident of Ward No.6 Chhithi Hanuman Nagar District Sipol Bihar.
20. Mohd Yousif, son of Ahad, resident of Dhar Billawar Kathua.
21. Darminder Saghal, son of Gokul Chand, resident of Dharmond Batote Ramban.
22. Anuradha, daughter of Vishu Mohan, resident of Goha Marmat Doda.
23. Jasveer, son of Ramesh Kumar, resident of Chanti Bhalessa.
24. Simran Devi, daughter of Rakesh Kumar, resident of Nagsini Kishtwar.
25. Suresh Kumar Karsh, son of Uchid Ram, resident of Bilaspur, Baloda Bazar, Chhattisgarh.
26. Nadeem, son of Mohd Yameen, resident of Merat Ikra UP.
27. Dilshad, son of Noor Din, resident of Badhana Muzaffarnagar UP.
28. Mohd, son of Ramjani Miya, Ward No. 6 Chithi Hanuman Nagar District Sipol Bihar.
29. Roshan Lal, son of Dina, resident of Thanda Pani Assar.
30. Munish Kumar, son of Jia Ram, resident of Plan Darabshalla Kishtwar.
31. Arun Kumar, son of Rajesh Kumar, resident of Tatani Saroore Kishtwar.
32. Etwari Devi, daughter of Suresh Kumar, resident of Bilaspur Chhattisgarh.
33. Ajgiya Bai, daughter of Dhani Ram, resident of Bilaspur Chhattisgarh.
34. Unknown, resident of Assar.
35. Unknown, resident of Assar.
36. Rageel Singh, son of Puran Lal, resident of Padder Kishtwar (Bus cleaner) conductor.
37. Sunil Manhas, son of Hans Raj, resident of Thathri Doda.
38. Bishan Lal, son of Magal Singh, resident of Padder Kishtwar.
39. Unknown.

Our deepest condolences go out to the families and friends affected by this tragic incident. May the departed souls rest in peace.

List of Injured Individuals in Doda Bus Accident

The tragic bus accident in Assar, Doda, not only claimed numerous lives but also left several individuals injured. Here is a list of those who sustained injuries in the incident:

1. Roshni Devi, 70 years, wife of Mohan Lal, resident of Kishtwar.
2. Chander Kumar, 28 years, son of Sain Dass, resident of Sarthal Kishtwar.
3. Shashi Kumar, 20 years, son of Chambail Singh, resident of Chiralla.
4. Ayan, 9 years, son of Dev Raj, resident of Talab Tillo, Jammu.
5. Arushi, 6 years, daughter of Vish Mohan, resident of Udhampur.
6. Keyan Shan, 4 years, son of Sushil Shan, resident of Saroor Kishtwar.
7. Unknown Baby (Female).
8. Unknown Male (Big Black mole on Rt. side of Chest).
9. Sorab Kumar, 20 years, son of Ravi Kant, resident of Hasti Dool.
10. Unknown (Baby) Female, 1.5 years, named Lilly.
11. Rikshim, 11 years, son of Ajay Singh Parihar, resident of Bhera Kishtwar.
12. Rakesh Kumar, 47 years, son of Ram Dan, resident of Garhi Udhampur.
13. Ranjeet Kumar, 19 years, son of Chotay Lal, resident of Motipur UP.
14. Sojal Kumar, 18 years, son of Rajesh Kumar, resident of Assar.
15. Chander Kumar, 19 years, son of Dhani Ram, resident of Chattisgarh.
16. Dilip Mahto, 32 years, son of Unknown, resident of Darbhanga Bihar.
17. Mohd Imran, 17 years, son of Mohd Nizam, resident of Bihar.
18. Rekha Devi, 35 years, wife of Mulkh Raj, resident of Barshalla.

As the injured receive medical attention, their families and well-wishers anxiously await updates on their recovery. The incident has prompted a collective call for enhanced safety measures and infrastructure development to prevent such tragedies in the future.

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