Vehicle Plunges Into River Ahead of Union Minister Rijiju’s Convoy in Ladakh

On Tuesday, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju reported a dramatic incident near Drass in Ladakh on social media, detailing the rescue of two individuals after their vehicle entered a river. The accident occurred just before his convoy reached Drass. Rijiju shared on his official ‘X’ handle that both passengers were promptly rescued. “Before reaching Drass in Ladakh, a vehicle fell into the river right in front of our convoy. Fortunately, we were on time and both individuals survived,” he wrote. The Minister also expressed appreciation for the welcoming reception and memorable experience he had in Sonmarg, Jammu and Kashmir, the previous day. He conveyed gratitude to the district administrations of Ganderbal and Kargil and also thanked his guide, Mohammad Sidiq Mir, for the warm welcome, noting the ongoing development in the State. Rijiju wrote, “On the way to Kargil, I had a memorable moment at Sonmarg. Grateful to both administrations of Ganderbal and Kargil. Thanks to senior guide Mohammad Sidiq Mir and other friends of Sonmarg for the wonderful company! Real development is happening now. Common people of Kashmir are great hosts & they are dead against the violence perpetrated by the enemies.” Additionally, Rijiju strongly criticized activist and former Planning Commission member Syeda Hameed regarding her comments suggesting that Bangladeshis could reside in India. Condemning her remarks, the Union Minister accused her of misleading people “in the name of humanity” and stated she should not support illegal migrants.