Chandigarh, Jan 29 (JKNS): A tragic wall collapse incident in Naya Gaon area of Chandigarh has claimed the life of a 65-year-old street vendor from Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir, triggering grief, outrage and appeals for urgent intervention to ensure dignified transportation of the mortal remains to his native place.
As per news agency JKNS, that the deceased has been identified as Gulzar Ahmad Malik, son of Wali Mohammad Malik, a resident of Bugam village in Kulgam. He was reportedly earning his livelihood as a dry fruit seller when the wall collapsed on him, leading to his untimely death.
The incident has left the family devastated, while colleagues, well-wishers and members of the community have expressed deep sorrow and solidarity with the bereaved family.
Family members made an urgent appeal to the Jammu and Kashmir Administration, particularly the Lieutenant Governor and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, seeking immediate assistance for the safe and early transportation of the mortal remains to Kulgam so that last rites could be performed with dignity and as per religious traditions.
Meanwhile, former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti also reacted strongly to the incident.
In a post on X, she termed the incident “inhumane and shameful,” alleging that the family was made to run from pillar to post and that the body was shifted in a load carrier instead of an ambulance.
She urged Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to intervene and ensure that the deceased is brought back home respectfully for last rites. (JKNS)
