Dr. Farooq ,Omar Abdullah express profound anguish over loss of lives in Batwara boat capsize incident 

Srinagar, 16 April: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr. Farooq Abdullah and Vice President Omar Abdullah on Tuesday expressed profound anguish over the loss of lives in the tragic boat capsize incident in Batwara, Srinagar. 

In his condolence message, Dr. Farooq said, “Sending heartfelt condolences to the victims’ families. The delay in the construction of a footbridge, highlights a missed opportunity to avert  such tragedies. My deepest condolences to their families and I urge the administration to extend all help possible.”

In his message Omar said, “Deeply concerned by the reports of a boat capsizing on the river Jhelum at Gandabal, Batwara near Srinagar. I hope & pray that all on board this boat are rescued safely & swiftly.”

Among others Ali Muhammad Sagar, Nasir Aslam Wani, Senior leaders Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi, A R Rather and Incharge lal Chowk Ahsan Pardesi have also extended deepest condolences to the grieved households.