Three CRPF personnel killed, 15 injured after vehicle falls into gorge in J&K’s Udhampur

Three Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were killed and 15 injured when a vehicle carrying them skidded off the road and rolled down into a nallah in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district on Thursday (August 7, 2025)., officials said.

The incident took place around 10:30 am in the Kadwa area when the personnel were returning from an operation from Basant Garh. The vehicle belongs to the 187 battalion of the force.

The vehicle was carrying 23 personnel. While two personnel died on the spot, 16 others were injured. They were evacuated to a hospital, where one more succumbed to injuries, taking the toll to three.

As per sources, the vehicle skidded off the road and fell into a deep gorge. Union Minister of State for Science and Technology, Jitendra Singh, spoke to Deputy Commissioner DC Saloni Rai, who is monitoring the situation.

Sharing an X post, Mr. Singh wrote, “Udhampur: Disturbing to receive the news of a road accident involving a CRPF vehicle in the Kandva-Basantgarh area. The vehicle was carrying several brave jawans of the CRPF. I have just now spoken to DC Ms Saloni Rai, who is personally monitoring the situation and keeping me updated.”

MoS Jitendra Singh added that the locals voluntarily came forward to assist the rescue operations.”Rescue measures have been initiated immediately. Locals have voluntarily come forward to assist. All possible help is being ensured,” the X post read.