Azad demands inquiry, compensation for dangdooru road accident victim’s kin

May 24: Democratic Progressive Azad Party Chairman & Former Chief Minister J&K Ghulam Nabi Azad on Wednesday sought the thorough inquiry in the fatal accident at Dangdooru, Kishtwar in which seven people got killed and many others were critically injured. Mr Azad also sought an adequate compensation for the next of kins of the victim families and special treatment to those injured in the tragic accident. All the killed and injured in the accident were working for a private company working on Pakaldul power project. “The locals have levelled allegations that the company is using outdated transport for the employees working on the project. According to them the accident took place after vehicle they were travelling in slipped from the road,” he said. He said the locals also accused company of not providing safety equipment to the employees due to which such unfortunate incidents happen. “So I demand an inquiry into the allegations and alongside adequate compensation by both the company and government to the victim families,” he said.