Jammu, A tragic road accident in Doda district of illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir resulted in the death of a police head constable, while a separate fire incident in Baramulla district led to the destruction of three residential houses.

According to Kashmir Media Service, the accident occurred when a vehicle carrying Head Constable Roshan Lal, along with a Sector Magistrate, skidded off the Khilani Marmat Link Road and plunged into a deep gorge, leading to Lal’s immediate death. The specific circumstances surrounding the accident, including the condition of the Sector Magistrate and potential causes, have not been disclosed.

In a different part of the region, the Dangiwacha Rafiabad area of Baramulla district witnessed a devastating fire that razed three houses to the ground. A Fire and Emergency Services official reported that the fire consumed one double-storeyed and two single-storeyed houses. Preliminary investigations suggest that the blaze was sparked by a gas cylinder leak, highlighting the dangers of household gas usage without proper safety measures.

These incidents underscore the ongoing challenges faced by the residents of Jammu and Kashmir, from road safety to fire hazards, further compounded by the region’s complex geopolitical context.