Rehan Qayoom Mir
Srinagar, Sep 17: A pall of gloom descended on Rainawari, Srinagar on Wednesday after the body of a 14-year-old girl, who succumbed to injuries after being hit by an Eco vehicle at Jogi Lanker, returned to her home, turning the lanes of Gurpora into corridors of mourning.
Heartbreaking scenes unfolded as the body of Madiha Farooq, daughter of Farooq Ahmad Bhat, was carried through the narrow lanes. The cries of her family members, the wails of neighbours and the stunned silence of her classmates gripped the entire locality.
“She was so full of life… none of us can believe she is gone. Her schoolbag still lies at home,” said a sobbing neighbour, watching the funeral procession pass.
Officials said the accident took place when an Eco vehicle, bearing number DLCAS 1744 — a school bus from Khanyar, rammed into several pedestrians near Jogi Lanker, Rainawari on Wednesday afternoon.
“All the injured were shifted to JLNM Hospital Rainawari, where Madiha succumbed to her injuries. After completion of medico-legal formalities, her body was handed over to her family,” the official said.
They added that five others were injured in the accident, with two of them reported to be in critical condition. They have been identified as Halima (55), wife of Gh Mohd Saudagar, resident of Nowgam; Amina (57), wife of Farooq Ahmad Sofi, resident of Noorbagh; Neelofar (47), wife of Fayaz Ahmad Baba, resident of Nehru Park; Gulshana (45), wife of Gh Mohd Mir, resident of Rainawari; and Bashir Ahmad Gagroo (65), son of Ab Rehman, resident of Illahibagh Soura.
Meanwhile, police said they have taken cognisance of the incident and registered a case. (KNO)
