Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik on Monday expressedgrief over the loss of lives in a tragic minibus accident at Keshwan area ofKishtwar district.
In a condolence message, Governor conveyed his sympathies tothe bereaved families and prayed for peace to the departed souls.
“Few months ago Governor had directed officers of the transportdepartment to take away unfit vehicles and untrained drivers off the road. He alsoobserved that most of the accidents take place due to careless and untraineddrivers who drive without any regard for rules and regulations and becomereason for loosing so many precious lives,” Raj Bhavan spokesperson said.
Governor said that all the reasons for such incidents willbe probed thoroughly and strong decisions will be taken in the next SAC meetingto ensure strict action against those responsible for such avoidable incidents.
He also announced ex-gratia of Rs 5 lakh each to the next ofthe kin of the deceased and directed the administration to provide best medicaltreatment to the injured in the accident and wished speedy recovery to them.