J&K: 4 policemen, including SHO, injured when bus hits police vehicle in Ramban

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Four policemen, including a Station House Officer (SHO), sustained minor injuries on Sunday (November 8, 2026) after their vehicle overturned when a bus hit it on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway near Chanderkote in Ramban district.

The accident occurred shortly after a police vehicle joined the escort of BJP leader and Leader of Opposition in Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Sunil Sharma as his convoy entered Chanderkote jurisdiction en route from Srinagar to Jammu, officials said.

The bus collided with a police vehicle at the crossing, causing it to overturn on the highway. Four policemen, including SHO Inspector Vicky Thapa, were injured in the incident. They were taken to Ramban District Hospital for treatment, officials said.

Mr Sharma, who stopped his convoy and joined the rescue effort after witnessing the accident, said the police vehicle sustained significant damage but all staff on board were safe.

“Vehicles travel at high speed on national highways and not being careful while approaching crossings can lead to such accidents. The manner in which the bus rammed into the police vehicle underscores the need for greater vigilance at crossings, especially on state highways,” he told PTI.

Medical Superintendent of Ramban District Hospital, Dr. Mohammad Rafi Wani, said the condition of the four police officers is stable.

“After providing first aid and carrying out the necessary scans, the injured officers were released,” he said.

Published – 8 Nov 2026 16:19 IST