Dr Farooq, Altaf Bukhari grieved over loss of lives

Srinagar, Jan 6: National Conference (NC)  President Dr Farooq Abdullah  today expressed profound grief and anguish over the tragic incident in which a couple and their three children died due to asphyxiation in Pandrethan, Srinagar.

In a condolence message, Dr Farooq said, “Saddened by the loss of precious lives in a tragic incident in Srinagar. My deepest condolences to the bereaved family in this hour of grief.”

Apni Party President Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari has also  expressed his profound grief and shock over the tragic death of five members of a family due to suffocation in a rented accommodation in the Pandrathan area of Srinagar.

In his statement Bukhari said, “It is deeply shocking to hear that five members of a family originally hailing from Gangyal area of Uri in Baramulla, have died from suffocation in their rented accommodation in the Pandrethan area of Srinagar.”

“The deceased children comprise a one-month-old infant and two toddlers aged 18 months and 3 years. This tragedy is both heartbreaking and unbearable. Words cannot express the grief and sorrow I feel upon hearing about this tragic event,” he added.

Bukhari has urged authorities to launch an awareness campaign to educate the public about the dangers associated with the unsafe use of heating devices, such as gas and coal heaters, electric blankets, blowers, and other gadgets.

“In light of the series of tragedies that have occurred in recent days, including the incident in Srinagar’s Pandarethan where five members of a family, including three minor children, died from suffocation caused by toxic gas from a heating device, Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari has urged the administration to launch an awareness campaign to educate people on the safe and proper use of these heating devices and gadgets,” a press release said.

Apni Party President  also wrote on his X handle, “Urgent awareness campaigns are needed to prevent tragic incidents and deaths caused by the careless use of heating devices like gas and coal heaters, electric blankets, blowers, and other gadgets.”

He further said, “It is imperative to raise awareness about how improper use of these devices can increase levels of poisonous gases and deplete oxygen in rooms, leading to suffocation. I urge the administration to initiate an awareness campaign through all possible mediums to educate the public about the dangers of unsafe use of these devices.”