Jammu and Kashmir LG Visits Injured Amarnath Pilgrims After Bus Accident

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha visited the SKIMS hospital in Srinagar to check on the condition of Amarnath pilgrims injured in a bus accident in Ganderbal. The accident left 39 pilgrims injured, but thankfully, all are reported to be in stable condition. Sinha emphasized the importance of providing excellent medical care to the injured. This visit highlights the ongoing support for pilgrims during their journey.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jul 28, 2026, 14:43 IST

LG Manoj Sinha Visits Injured Pilgrims in Srinagar

Srinagar, July 28 - The Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, visited the Sher-e-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) on Tuesday to check on the Amarnath pilgrims who were injured in a bus accident in the Ganderbal district. The incident occurred when a bus carrying pilgrims skidded off the road and fell onto a house in the Kangan area, resulting in injuries to at least 39 individuals. Fortunately, there were no occupants in the house at the time of the accident.

In a post on 'X', LG Sinha stated, “Today, I visited SKIMS in Srinagar to inquire about the well-being of the Amarnath pilgrims injured in the road accident in Ganivan, Ganderbal.” He further mentioned, “Thanks to the blessings of Baba Barfani, all 39 pilgrims are currently in stable condition and are showing signs of improvement. I have instructed the hospital administration to provide the best possible care to the injured.”