Road Accident Leaves 2 Police Officers Dead

Srinagar, Aug 11: Two Police Sub-Inspectors (PSIs) of the Indian Reserve Police (IRP) lost their lives in a road accident during late-night hours on the Taingan–Lasjan Bypass along NH-44.

Police sources said the vehicle they were travelling in met with a severe crash, resulting in fatal injuries to 2 officers on the spot while another officer Mastan Singh sustained injuries. The deceased police sub inspectors have been identified as Sachin Verma and Shubham.

Reports said the trio were on way to Jammu from Srinagar after performing Amarnath Pilgrim duty.

Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the mishap.