Handwara, April 12 -- In a tragic road accident that shook the Handwara region of North Kashmir, two precious lives were lost and at least 17 individuals injured, the majority of them young female students. In response, local civil society groups have come forward with an urgent appeal to the administration-demanding advanced medical care, emotional support, and dignified compensation for the victims and their families.

In a joint statement issued today, civil society members extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and prayed for strength in this hour of immense grief. "We have lost two innocent souls. Seventeen others are battling injuries, trauma, and uncertainty. Among them are our daughters-young girls who were pursui...