Jammu, April 23 -- Pays tribute to victims, calls for joint efforts by Centre, state agencies
Jammu Tawi, Apr 22: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said negligence by the bus owner and driver was responsible for the recent road accident in Udhampur district and asserted that strict action would follow after completion of an ongoing inquiry.
The Chief Minister, who visited the injured from the accident that occurred in the Ramnagar area a few days ago, said the vehicle was being driven by a person who was not a regular driver.
"It is unfortunate that this accident occurred due to the negligence of the bus owner. The regular driver was on leave, and the vehicle was handed over to someone who had recently been driving a truck,"...