Jammu, December 8
Timely action by soldiers saved life of many children when a school van was hit by a Tata Sumo in Poonch district yesterday.
“Around 9 am yesterday, a school van was hit by a Tata Sumo near the Gajna Nullah in the Bhatadurian area. A party of the Army acted swiftly and evacuated the injured to Government Hospital, Surankote for treatment,” said a defence spokesperson.
Imtiaz Ahmed (8) and Farashat Imtiaz (6), both from Sanjiote village were seriously injured but received timely medical attention due to swift evacuation by the Army, the spokesperson said. — TNS