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28 women injured as mini-bus overturns in Jammu; CM reacts
At least 28 young women were injured when a mini-bus overturned on a flyover near Jammu's Super Speciality Hospital on Sunday night, officials said. The women, aged 18 to 25, were returning…
The Story in Brief
At least 28 young women were injured when a mini-bus overturned on a flyover near Jammu's Super Speciality Hospital on Sunday night, officials said. The women, aged 18 to 25, were returning from a Tiranga Yatra organised by BJP-affiliated NGOs. All were taken to Government Medical College and are stable, with most expected to be discharged by Monday.
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expressed deep anguish and directed authorities to ensure proper medical care. The Jammu police have taken cognisance and begun an investigation. Deccan Herald reports the women were part of a 'Nari Veerangana' project; Greater Kashmir puts the injured count at 25, mostly girls.
The Indian Opinion
This accident is being pushed as a story about a Tiranga Yatra rather than a basic road safety failure. The same flyover, the same type of vehicle, the same preventable loss of control. While the CM's anguish is noted, what concrete action will follow? The number of injured, 28 versus 25, shows official confusion. The test is simple: will the driver be booked, will the route be inspected, or will this be filed away as just another mishap?
Sources (2): greaterkashmir.com, deccanherald.com
This story was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above.
Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
