DM Jammu orders magisterial inquiry into Akhnoor accident

Srinagar, May 30: District Magistrate Jammu, Sachin Kumar Vaishya has ordered an inquiry into a bus accident which took place in Jammu’s Akhnoor.

22 people died while over 50 were injured in the accident.

Presently, 57 injured are under treatment at GMC Jammu and at SDH Akhnoor.

The District Magistrate has initiated a magisterial inquiry to investigate the cause of the accident.

ADM Jammu shall submit a report within 7 days in this regard.

The district administration is closely monitoring the treatment of the injured and is in communication with the authorities of Hathras and Aligarh, the native places of the passengers.