Vehicle stuck in mud for hours, 17-year-old girl dies en route to hospital in J&K’s Rajouri
The girl from Methyani village fell seriously ill and was being taken to GMC, Rajouri, when the vehicle got stranded for hours due to mudslide at Chak Methyani.
A 17-year-old girl lost her life after the vehicle transporting her to the hospital became stuck in mud for several hours on a road in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir. The road was damaged by a mudslide caused by heavy rains in the region. The district administration responded by suspending a government official and initiating an inquiry.
The vehicle had reportedly been informed to be open by the responsible official, who had stated the road was passable. The girl, from Methyani village, reportedly fell seriously ill and was en route to Government Medical College (GMC) Rajouri when the vehicle was stranded near Chak Methyani for nearly three hours. Despite efforts by volunteers, the vehicle could not be moved in time, leading to the girl's death during the delay.
The incident has sparked public outrage, with locals accusing the authorities of negligence for not restoring the road despite multiple pleas. The road, a critical link connecting several remote villages, had been washed away during the previous monsoon season but was temporarily restored. Further investigation revealed that the road was in poor condition due to landslides and deep ditches, making it unsuitable for vehicular movement.
The District Development Commissioner ordered the immediate suspension of the concerned official pending an inquiry.
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