Shimla, July 28 -- Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has expressed grief over the death of five persons in a road accident at Lahar near Banikhet on Pathankot-Chamba National Highway on Tuesday morning.

In the tragic accident, all five members of the same family travelling in a four-wheeler vehicle died.

Conveying his condolences to the bereaved family members, the Chief Minister said that the state government stands firmly with them in this hour of grief. He directed the district administration to provide all possible assistance to the bereaved family members.

He prayed to the Almighty to grant peace to the departed souls and strength to the bereaved family members to bear this irreparable loss.

The Chief Ministe...