With deep sorrow, former Minister Usman Majid has expressed his condolences in light of the recent devastating incident where a boat capsized in the River Jhelum near Batwara, Srinagar. This tragic event resulted in the untimely loss of numerous lives, including innocent children.
In a statement shared on social media, former Minister Majid said, “Shattered by the devastating news of the boat capsizing tragedy in the River Jhelum near Batwara, #Srinagar. The loss of lives, especially those of innocent children, is an unspeakable sorrow. My deepest condolences to the grieving families.”
The former Minister urges the community to unite in support of the affected families during this time of immense grief. He also calls on authorities to conduct a thorough investigation into the incident and to review and reinforce safety protocols for water transportation to prevent future tragedies.