Kishtwar: 09 Jan 2025 (By : Baber Farooq)]
A tragic accident occurred near the dumping area of the under-construction Keeru Hydroelectric Power Project in Kishtwar, where a dumper met with an accident. The driver, Imtiaz Ahmed, son of Abdul Rehman Khan, a resident of Malwas in Doda district, was trapped in the vehicle’s compressed parts.
Rescue efforts were immediately initiated by the police, locals, and employees at the dam site using heavy machinery. After significant efforts, the driver was recovered and rushed to the District Hospital Kishtwar. Unfortunately, doctors declared him brought dead.
Kishtwar Police and hospital authorities are completing the necessary medical and legal formalities to hand over the deceased’s body to his family for last rites. The District Police have also taken precautionary measures at the hospital to prevent any unrest, given a past incident where protests erupted following a fatal accident.
