Political parties based in Jammu and Kashmir voiced their profound grief on Tuesday over the deaths caused by a boat capsize that occurred in the Batwara area of the Srinagar district. The leaders expressed their sincere condolences to the families who had lost a loved one and asked the LG-led administration to do everything within its power to support the impacted families.
Former chief minister Omar Abdullah expressed deep concern over the tragic incident and prayed for the safe rescue to persons on board.
“Deeply concerned by the reports of a boat capsizing on the river Jhelum at Gandabal, Batwara near Srinagar. I hope & pray that all on board this boat are rescued safely & swiftly,” Omar in a post on X said.
PDP president Mehbooba Mufti also expressed shock, and expressed deepest condolences to the bereaved families. She urged upon the administration to extend all possible help to the victim families.
“Shocked to hear about the tragic accident in Batwara where a boat capsized. Reports coming in of several children dead. My deepest condolences to their families & I urge the administration to extend all help possible,” Mehbooba on X said.
Apni Party president Altaf Bukhari said the loss of precious lives in the boat capsize is heartbreaking, and extended their thoughts and prayers to the families affected by this terrible incident.
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