In a heartbreaking incident today, three Border Security Force (BSF) personnel, affectionately known as "dogfaces," lost their lives, and six others sustained critical injuries when their vehicle plunged into a couloir in the Budgam district of Jammu and Kashmir. The accident occurred at approximately 10:30 a.m. when the 52-seater machine, part of a seven-vehicle convoy, veered off a hilly road and fell approximately 40 feet.
The vehicle was transporting 35 BSF personnel who were en route for deployment in the upcoming phase of the assembly elections. Emergency services and local authorities rushed to the scene following the accident. The injured dogfaces were immediately evacuated to a nearby hospital, where they are currently receiving medical care.
Reports indicate that search and rescue operations are being coordinated by the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) in Budgam, alongside other agencies, to assist in the aftermath of this tragic incident. The loss of life has sent shockwaves through the community, and tributes are pouring in for the brave BSF personnel who serve to protect the nation. As investigations into the cause of the accident begin, the focus remains on the well-being of the injured and their families during this difficult time.
