MUZAFFARABAD: Eid festivities turned into mourning for a family in the border town of Chakothi in Jhelum Valley district after its two young members were killed and another injured in a car accident on Monday evening.

According to local officials, the accident occurred near Sain Bagh when a car bearing Islamabad registration number AXD-819 plunged hundreds of feet into a ravine due to reasons yet to be ascertained.

As a result, Owais Mughal, 25, son of Abdul Rahim Mughal and brother of District Health Officer Jhelum Valley Dr Tahir Rahim Mughal, and his cousin Taimoor Mughal, 31, son of Nazir Mughal, died on the spot.

Owais, who worked in Saudi Arabia, was home on vacation, while his cousin was serving as a dental technician in the AJK health department.

A third occupant of the vehicle, Waheed Mughal, 30, also their cousin, sustained injuries and was shifted to hospital, where his condition was said to be out of danger.

The trio had gone to Lamnian for tea, and the accident occurred on their way back home at around 7:50pm.

Funeral prayers for the deceased were offered separately on Tuesday in Chakothi and Nikka Mughlan, with a large number of people from different walks of life, including political leaders and government officials, in attendance.

In a statement, AJK Prime Minister Faisal Mumtaz Rathoreexpressed deep grief over the tragic accident and extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family.

He prayed for eternal peace for the deceased and wished a speedy recovery for the injured man.

Published in Dawn, May 27th, 2026