Srinagar, May 6 -- The bus was traveling from Ghani village to Mendhar when the driver lost control near 9:20 am. As the vehicle tumbled into the gorge, local residents immediately launched rescue operations, which were later joined by police, Army, and CRPF personnel.

The deceased have been identified as 45-year-old Mohd Majeed, 55-year-old Shakeela Begum, 50-year-old Mohd Haneef, and 60-year-old Noor Hussain. Majeed, a soldier stationed in Assam, had been on leave and visiting his village. Hussain and Majeed were declared dead at the scene, while Begum succumbed to her injuries en route to GMC Hospital Rajouri. Haneef passed away later during treatment.

Seven individuals remain in critical condition, and five of them have been referre...