India News | Sarpanch Killed, 6 Others Injured in Road Accident in J&K's Baramulla

Srinagar, Apr 25 (PTI) A sarpanch was killed while six others, including two policemen, were injured after a State Road Transport Corporation bus collided head-on with a truck in Jammu and Kashmir's in Baramulla district on Monday, officials said.

The accident took place at Tappar in Pattan area of the district, they said.

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Fayaz Ahmad Bhat, a sarpanch from Kupwara district, died on the spot while six others, including two policemen sustained injuries, officials said.

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha expressed his condolences to the bereaved family.

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"Pained by the unfortunate demise of Sarpanch, Fayaz Ahmad Bhat in a road accident at Baramulla. My thoughts are with his family in this sad hour. Directed the district administration to ensure best possible treatment to the injured," Sinha said in a tweet.

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