Fatal Car Accident Near Dharamsala
A man was killed and a young woman sustained serious injuries after the car they were traveling in went out of control and plunged into a deep gorge near the Narghota tea factory on the outskirts of Dharamsala late Wednesday evening, police said.
The accident occurred when the driver lost control of the vehicle, which rolled nearly 30 feet down the hillside. The deceased has been identified as Akshay Kumar, a resident of the Shila Chowk area of Dharamsala. The injured woman, Upasana Singh (28), a resident of Fatehabad in Punjab, was shifted to Dr Rajendra Prasad Government Medical College and Hospital, Tanda, for specialized treatment.
Rescue and Medical Response
Local residents rushed to the spot soon after the accident and alerted the police and emergency services. Both victims were taken to the Zonal Hospital, Dharamsala, where Akshay Kumar was declared dead on arrival. Upasana Singh was later referred to the Tanda hospital for further treatment. The police have registered a case and initiated an investigation into the incident.
Second Incident: Man Found Dead Under Bridge in Kangra
In a separate incident, a man was found dead under mysterious circumstances beneath an under-construction bridge at Puhara in Shahpur subdivision of Kangra district on Thursday morning. The deceased has been identified as Pawan Kumar, who had reportedly traveled to Chamba for personal work. According to the police, Kumar was returning home by bus and was expected to get off at Shahpur. However, he allegedly disembarked at Puhara instead.
When Kumar failed to return home by night, his family members began searching for him. His body was discovered early on Thursday morning by local residents beneath the bridge. The police have registered a case and launched an investigation to ascertain the cause of Kumar’s death.
