Two Dead, Eleven Injured in Road Accident Near Zojila; Two in Critical Condition

All passengers were non-residents of Ladakh UT

Kargil, 16 July 2025 — In a tragic road accident early Wednesday morning, a Tempo Traveller en route from Kargil to Srinagar met with an accident near Gumri, close to the Zojila Pass. The mishap occurred around 5:30 AM and resulted in the death of two passengers on the spot. Eleven others sustained injuries, with two reported to be in critical condition.

According to sources, the vehicle was carrying 17 passengers in total, all of whom wer...

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Educationist and Poet Haji Mohammad Ali Bhutto Naushin Dies in Road Accident; Kargil Mourns His Loss

Kargil, July 16, 2025 — Haji Mohammad Ali Bhutto Naushin, a revered educationist, respected teacher, and noted poet from Kargil district, passed away in a tragic road accident on Tuesday. His untimely demise has triggered a wave of grief across the region, especially within the literary, educational, social, and religious circles of Kargil and Drass.

Multiple organisations including the Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust (IKMT) Kargil, Bazm-e-Adab and former Councillor, Syed Mohammad Shah expre...

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Car Accident Near Jusgund, Two Feared Missing

Kargil, April 19: A small car skidded off the Kargil-Drass highway near Jusgund and plunged into the River. Initial reports suggest that two individuals were in the vehicle, and they are feared missing.

Upon receiving news of the accident, fifteen volunteers from Baseej-e-Imam, SDRF, Ladakh Police, and Baqirya Ambulance Service teams immediately reached the site and began rescue operations.

However, heavy rain and snowfall in the area are severely hampering rescue efforts. Strong currents and ...

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Tragic Accident Claims Five Lives at Shilikchay Bypass, Two Seriously Injured

Kargil, January 14, 2025: A devastating accident occurred at the Shilikchay bypass near the Shilikchay TCP today, resulting in the death of five individuals and leaving two others seriously injured.

The deceased have been identified as Mohd Hassan, son of Mohd Hussain, a resident of Stakpa; Liyaqat Ali, son of A.K. Raza, a resident of Choskore; Mohd Ibrahim, son of Haji Mohd, a resident of Badgam; and two non-local individuals whose identities are yet to be confirmed.

The incident took...

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