Jammu and Kashmir: In a tragic incident, at least forty people were injured after a footbridge collapsed during the Baisakhi celebration at Udhampur’s Chenani Block in Jammu and Kashmir.
According to police, the incident occurred at Beni Sangam in Bain village of the district. “Six people were injured during the incident. A rescue operation is underway. Police and other teams have reached the site,” said Dr Vinod, SSP Udhampur.
Following the incident, Police and relief teams rushed to the spot and began rescue operations. Meanwhile, videos and pictures purporting to show the extent of damage in the far-flung Chenani block are doing rounds on social media.
Further details are awaited as this is a developing story.
(With inputs from agencies)