Jammu, April 16 -- Jammu and Kashmir based political parties on Tuesday expressed deep shock over the loss of lives in boat capsize incident in Batwara area of Srinagar district.

The leaders offered heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and urged LG led administration to extend its all possible help to the affected 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...