Transport Minister Choudhary Mohammad Ramzan, speaking in the Assembly, expressed sympathy with the family members of the deceased and said that rescue operation has been launched in the area under the supervision of DIG Rajouri-Poonch.
The government announced a relief of Rs 1 lakh each for the families of the deceased and Rs 10,000 each for the injured.
Governor N N Vohra and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expressed grief over the accident and conveyed their sympathy to the bereaved families.
