On Monday morning, a tragic accident occurred in Udhampur district, Jammu and Kashmir, when an overloaded private bus plunged nearly 100 feet down a hillside, resulting in at least 21 deaths and over 50 injuries. The bus, which was designed to carry 42 passengers, had 63 individuals aboard, including women and students, and was traveling from Ramnagar to Udhampur when it lost control at Kaghote Morh, approximately 23 km from Udhampur. The bus struck an autorickshaw before landing upside down on the road. Rescue operations were led by an army convoy and local residents, as the bus was severely damaged, complicating efforts. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu expressed their condolences and announced financial assistance for the victims' families. The local government is also providing support, with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah pledging similar compensation for the deceased and injured. Investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of the accident, with initial reports indicating potential driver error.