Who Were the Victims in the Fatal Car Crash in J&K's Rajouri?
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Key Takeaways
- Two fatalities resulted from a car crash in Rajouri.
- Three individuals were injured and taken to a medical facility.
- The incident highlights the need for better road safety measures.
- Authorities are investigating the circumstances of the crash.
- Traffic departments are enforcing stricter regulations to prevent similar accidents.
Jammu, Dec 3 (NationPress) Tragically, two individuals lost their lives and three others were injured in a road mishap on Wednesday in the Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir.
Authorities reported that a vehicle crashed into a roadside parapet near Chingus in the morning hours.
“A car (JK12D 7568) was traveling from Jammu to Rajouri when it collided with a parapet near Chingus at approximately 4:30 a.m. today. While two passengers died at the scene, three additional individuals were injured,” the police detailed.
All injured parties were promptly transported to the Government Medical College in Rajouri for necessary medical care.
The victims have been identified as Naik Singh (53), son of Puran Singh, residing in Waripattan; and Mohd Yaqoob (45), son of Mohd Fazal, hailing from Saila Surankote.
The injured are Mohd Farooq, son of Mohd Fazal, from Saila Surankote; driver Mohd Sageer, son of Mohd Haneef, from Digwar Poonch; and Mohd Mushtaq, son of Fazal Hussain, from Kakora Manjakote.
“The local police station is actively investigating the incident,” stated the police.
The hilly regions of Poonch, Rajouri, Doda, Kishtwar, Ramban, and Reasi are notorious for road accidents attributed to the challenging terrain, overloading, excessive speed, road rage, and more.
To combat traffic violations in these areas, the traffic department has deployed specialized squads.
Regional Transport Officers (RTOs) routinely enforce public penalties for violators of traffic laws. For instances involving minors operating vehicles, penalties include parental imprisonment along with the cancellation of the vehicle's registration certificate.
Additionally, two-wheeled vehicles operated by riders without crash helmets frequently contribute to fatal accidents. Traffic officials conduct roadside camps aimed at educating two-wheeler operators and their passengers on the importance of wearing proper crash helmets. Fuel stations have been instructed to deny fuel to two-wheeled vehicles and passengers lacking helmets. During these sessions, traffic officials also distribute crash helmets to riders.