Shimla/Chamba: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has expressed profound grief over two separate road accidents in the state that claimed the lives of 10 people and left one person injured.
The Chief Minister mourned the death of six people in a road accident that occurred on Friday evening on the Taklech–Kashapat road under the Rampur subdivision of Shimla district. Expressing his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families, he said the State Government stands firmly with them during this difficult time.
He directed the district administration to ensure that all possible relief and assistance are provided to the affected families. The Chief Minister also prayed for eternal peace to the departed souls and wished strength and courage to the grieving families to bear this irreparable loss.
In a separate statement, the Chief Minister expressed deep sorrow over another tragic road accident near Sarni Bridge on the Luna–Samra–Urei link road in the Bharmour area of Chamba district, where four people lost their lives and one person sustained injuries.
He conveyed his sympathies to the bereaved families and reiterated that the State Government is committed to extending every possible support during this challenging time. He instructed the local administration to provide all necessary assistance to the affected families and wished the injured person a speedy recovery.
Meanwhile, Education Minister Rohit Thakur also expressed profound grief over the Chamba road accident. Extending his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families, he prayed for peace to the departed souls and strength to the families to overcome the immense loss. He also wished the injured person a swift and complete recovery.