Srinagar, July 1: Expressing shock and grief over fatal road accident in Kishtwar district in which 35 persons were killed and 17 others injured, when a mini bus, they were travelling in skidded off the road and fell into a deep gorge, CPI (M) leader Mohamad Yousuf Tarigami Monday termed administration’s callousness responsible for the increasing number of accidents in the state.
“This Ramban-Kishtwar highway has become a death trap and such accidents have become a norm. The reticence on part of the government vis-à-vis steps taken to prevent the loss of precious lives in swelling number of road accidents across the state is inopportune which can only worsen the situation,” Tarigami said in a statement issued today.
He said that the State government must come out with a report on action taken over recommendations of a House Committee led by him (Tarigami) which was constituted to prepare a comprehensive report on causes and measures to bring down the number of road mishaps in the state.
“The report that we prepared had not left out any dimension and measures were recommended to be taken by the government to prevent fatal road accidents.
“But unfortunately, the government is yet to come out with its action taken report on our recommendations. This speaks volumes about the government’s indifferent attitude towards this serious humanitarian crisis. The government’s silence on this vital House Committee report is not only reflective of a non-serious approach, but it shows the height of contempt with which these House Committees and their reports are treated,” he said.
He also expressed his sympathies with the bereaved family
