Jammu, April 20 -- Even as Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has assured strict action in case any negligence is found, the horrific road accident in Kaghot village of Ramnagar in Udhampur district has once again exposed the casual and inconsistent approach of the authorities in taking effective and sustained measures to prevent such tragedies on hilly roads.
Despite repeated fatal accidents in the region, a comprehensive report prepared by experts to address road safety concerns in hilly areas-particularly in the Chenab region-has yet to be made public for implementation.
In February 2023, the government constituted a four-member high-powered committee to recommend measures for making the Batote-Doda-Kishtwar road safer and accident-free.
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