Srinagar, Aug 01: In a tragic incident, Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Ramnagar, Rajinder Singh, and his young son lost their lives after their vehicle was struck by a massive landslide in SalukhIkhtarNala area of Dharmari, District Reasi.
The family was on their way back home to Pattiyan from Dharmaadi when the fatal incident occurred.
According to officials, the Bolero vehicle carrying the family was caught in the landslide, killing Rajinder Singh, a 2011-batch JKAS officer, and his son on the spot. Three other occupants of the vehicle, including his wife and two relatives, sustained injuries and were immediately shifted to a nearby medical facility for treatment.
The landslide, triggered by recent heavy rains, struck the area without warning, leaving little time for the occupants to react. The tragic loss of a serving officer has sent shockwaves through the administrative and civil circles of Jammu and Kashmir.
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha expressed profound grief over the tragic incident. Offering condolences to the bereaved family.
In a post on X, LG Sinha said “Extremely saddened by the landslide incident in Dharmari, Reasi in which we have lost an outstanding officer ShRajinder Singh, JKAS 2011, SDM Ramnagar and his son. The tragedy is heart-wrenching. My deepest condolences to the bereaved family and I pray that the injured recover quickly.”
The Lieutenant Governor also directed senior officials to provide the best possible medical care to the injured and to extend all necessary support to the grieving family of the officer.
Chief Secretary, AtalDulloo, expressed his profound grief and sorrow over the untimely demise of Rajinder Singh, JKAS, Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Ramnagar, who lost his life in a tragic road accident in Reasi earlier this evening when he was traveling with his family.
In his condolence message, the Chief Secretary described ShriRajinder Singh as a sincere and dedicated officer whose unwavering commitment to public service and integrity in duty earned him respect of his colleagues and the community alike.
Adding to the sorrow, the Chief Secretary also expressed deep anguish over the loss of Singh’s young son, who also lost his life in the unfortunate accident. He made out that his heartfelt condolences go out to the bereaved family in this hour of immense grief. He furtger added that whole administration stands in solidarity with them and pray for strength and courage to endure this unimaginable loss.
The Chief Secretary further assured that all possible medical assistance and support will be provided to the injured family members and every effort will be made to ensure their recovery and well-being, he affirmed.
