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J&K CM Omar Abdullah Blames Negligence in Udhampur Bus Crash, Promises Strict Action
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🗓 16 Aug 2026, 01:36 PM
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Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has blamed negligence for a bus crash in Udhampur that left several dead and injured, and said the state will take strict action after a probe.
A bus traveling in Udhampur collided with a vehicle, causing a fatal crash that left multiple passengers dead and injured.
The incident has prompted a swift response from authorities, with emergency services arriving at the scene to provide medical assistance.
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah stated that negligence was the primary cause of the accident and assured the public that the state would take strict action once the investigation is complete.
A probe has been launched to determine the exact circumstances, and the government plans to implement measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.
The incident has prompted a swift response from authorities, with emergency services arriving at the scene to provide medical assistance.
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah stated that negligence was the primary cause of the accident and assured the public that the state would take strict action once the investigation is complete.
A probe has been launched to determine the exact circumstances, and the government plans to implement measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.