Four Devotees from Punjab Killed as Truck Overturns in Himachal

Four devotees from Punjab lost their lives and around 20 others were injured when a truck overturned near Dhaliaara in Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh, on Tuesday.

The victims were on their way to the Chamunda Devi temple when the driver lost control of the vehicle on the Ranital–Mubarikpur National Highway, causing it to overturn. Four passengers died on the spot.

The deceased were identified as Kuldeep Singh, Jasmel Singh, Goldy, and Jagsir Singh, all residents of Bathinda, Punjab.

Police and locals rushed to the site, rescuing the injured and recovering the bodies. The injured were taken to the Civil Hospital in Dehra, with six referred to Dr. Rajendra Prasad Government Medical College, Tanda, for advanced treatment.

Police confirmed the incident and said further investigation is underway.