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| EC Appreciates Ladakh Police for Swift Rescue Operation After Tragic NPD Road Accident | |
Kargil, January 31 (Scoop News)-The Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Er. Phunchok Tashi has expressed profound grief and sorrow over the tragic road accident that occurred on January 29, 2026, on the Nimmu–Padum Road, wherein a private vehicle slipped into the Zanskar River, resulting in the unfortunate loss of three precious lives including Lambardar Lingshed Sh Nawang Stanzin.
Er. Phunchok Tashi termed the incident as deeply heartbreaking and extended his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families, expressing solidarity with them in this hour of immense grief. He prayed for eternal peace to the departed souls and strength and courage to the affected families to bear this irreparable loss.
The Executive Councillor highly appreciated the immediate rescue and search operations carried out by the Ladakh Police under the supervision of Additional SP Leh Shri Regzin Sangdup and Dy SP (DAR) Leh Shri Padma Dorjay, along with other police officers and jawans, for their prompt and dedicated efforts in recovering one body and continuing the search operations.
He also lauded Shri Nawang Stanzin, an employee of the Health Department, for promptly spotting the accident and informing Shri Stanzin Thupstan from village Neraq, who, with commendable presence of mind and swift action using his camper vehicle, evacuated one injured person to SNM Hospital, thereby saving a precious life.
Er. Phunchok Tashi described the tragedy as a solemn reminder of the dangers posed by icy and snow-covered roads during winter and urged all drivers and travelers, especially those commuting on Zanskar-bound routes, to exercise utmost caution, adhere to speed limits, and remain vigilant to prevent such unfortunate incidents.
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