Srinagar, Sept 04: National Conference (NC) president Dr Farooq Abdullah and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday expressed profound sorrow over the tragic loss of lives, including Kashmiris, in a catastrophic landslide in Himachal Pradesh’s Kullu district.
The victims, mostly from Gurez’s Tulail area, all labourers employed in the region, were buried under massive rubble and debris when the landslide struck the Inner Akhara Bazaar area of Kullu earlier on Thursday.
In a joint statement issued here, both leaders condemned the tragic incident as “shocking and heartbreaking,” and extended their deepest condolences to the families of the deceased. They expressed solidarity with the bereaved households, assuring them of their support in this time of immense grief.
The leaders also expressed their prayers for the safety and well-being of other residents of Jammu and Kashmir who may be working in Himachal Pradesh, hoping for their swift and safe return.
Senior party leaders, including General Secretary Ali Muhammad Sagar, Advisor to CM Nasir Aslam Wani, MLA Gurez Nazir Khan Gurezi and others, also conveyed their heartfelt sympathy and shared in the grief of the affected families, praying for strength and resilience during this difficult time.
