Hakeem Yaseen shocked over deaths in accident

Srinagar, Nov 15 : Chairman Peoples Democratic Front (PDF) and former Minister Hakeem Muhammad Yaseen has expressed deep shock and grief over the death of about 38 passengers and injuries to others in an accident at Assar- Doda today .

In a message , Hakeem Yaseen has expressed heartfelt condolence with the bereaved families. He has demanded adequate ex-gratia relief to the victims and adequate medical treatment to the injured passengers. He said seriously injured passengers should be immediately airlifted to AIIMs Delhi for specialized emergency treatment.

PDF chairman has sought an in-depth inquiry in the heart wrenching accident which led to huge loss of human lives ,to fix responsibility .

He said Doda-Kishtwar highway in particular and Srinagar - Jammu National highway in general has virtually become a death trap where passengers get mercilessly killed in road accidents due to negligence of traffic authorities , careless driving by the drivers and poor condition of road network . He has sought stern action against concert field agencies found involved in dereliction of their duties .