CM Omar Mourns KAS Officer’s Death in Landslide

SRINAGAR: Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir has expressed profound grief over the death of Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Ramnagar, Rajinder Singh Rana, and his 10-year-old son Arav, who died in a tragic landslide in Thuroo area of Reasi district late Thursday night.

Chief Minister has expressed profound grief over the tragic death of SDM Ramnagar, Rajinder Singh Rana and his son in a landslide at Thuroo, Reasi.

Terming it an irreparable loss, the Chief Minister offered his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and prayed for peace…

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Terming the incident an irreparable loss, the Chief Minister conveyed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and prayed for peace for the departed souls. He also assured the best possible medical treatment to the injured and full support to the affected family.

According to officials, the incident occurred around 10 p.m. on Thursday when a Scorpio (JK20A-1624) carrying the family was travelling from Dharmari to Pattian. As the vehicle reached Sulkh Nallah near Pattian, a sudden landslide triggered by inclement weather buried it under debris, killing Singh (47) and his 10-year-old son Arav on the spot.

Six other passengers sustained serious injuries and were initially taken to PHC Dharmari before being shifted to District Hospital Reasi for specialised care. They have been identified as Surjeet Singh (40), Sharanya Singh (10), Nisha (40), Sarika (6), Pooja Rajput, and Thayer (20), all residents of Thuroo Pattian.

Authorities have taken cognisance of the incident and initiated an investigation into the circumstances leading to the landslide. Officials said the area has been prone to landslides, particularly during the monsoon season.

The administration has also assured support to the affected families and promised necessary action to mitigate risks in vulnerable regions.