SRINAGAR, March 28 -- The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr. Farooq Abdullah Saturday expressed profound sorrow and anguish over the tragic avalanche that struck the Srinagar-Leh highway near Zojila Pass, resulting in the loss of precious lives and injuries to several others.
In his condolence message, Dr. Farooq said that the news of the devastating snow slide, which buried passenger vehicles and claimed at least seven lives, has deeply saddened him. He termed the incident as a "heart-wrenching tragedy" and extended his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families.
"I am deeply pained by the loss of lives in this unfortunate incident. My thoughts and prayers are with the families who have lost their loved ones. I pray ...