Ramban, Dec 6: In a heartbreaking incident, four pilgrims, including three members of a family, from the Dessa area of Doda district lost their lives after a private vehicle skidded off a link road and plunged into a deep gorge in Sarthal Gurash area in Kishtwar district on Saturday afternoon.

According to officials, the ill-fated light vehicle, bearing registration number DL5CE-5634, was enroute to Dessa from the Sarthal Devi temple when the driver reportedly lost control, causing the vehicle to roll down into the gorge.

Three occupants died on the spot, while the fourth, who was critically injured, was shifted to District Hospital Kishtwar, where she succumbed to her injuries.

The deceased were identified as Ranjeet Singh (37), son of Puran Chand; his minor daughter Asu; and Simran Th

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