South Kashmir: Tourist Couple Killed in Road Mishap  | Kashmir Life

SRINAGAR: Two tourists were killed and two others injured after a Tavera vehicle bearing registration number JK21A-0379 skidded off the road and plunged into a deep gorge while travelling from Pahalgam towards Aru in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Saturday.

Officials said the vehicle was being driven by Rayees Ahmad Bhat, son of Mohammad Maqbool Bhat, a resident of Rangward Laripora.

The deceased were identified as Bawin Bhavsar, son of Mahesh Bhavsar, who was brought dead to Sub-District Hospital Pahalgam, and his wife, Awni Bhavsar, who later succumbed to injuries after sustaining severe trauma to her left leg.

The injured tourists were identified as Naina Ben, wife of Ashok Bhai, and Ashok Bhai, both residents of Gujarat. Officials said both are undergoing treatment and are being referred for advanced medical care.

The driver of the vehicle also sustained injuries and has been referred to Government Medical College (GMC) Anantnag for treatment.

Police have taken cognisance of the incident, and further investigation is underway. (KNC)