SKARDU: Eight people including a religious figure, Haji Muhammad Ibrahim, were killed and one wounded after a jeep fell into a ravine in Skardu on Sunday.
The incident took place near Sadpara area in district Skardu, according to police. Haji Ibrahim was returning from Deo Saai, along with his followers, that the jeep fell into a ravine while taking a turn.
The deceased also included five women, said officials.
President Mamnoon Hussain has expressed sorrow over the incident and extended condolences to the bereaved relatives of Haji Muhammad Ibrahim.
CM Gilgit-Baltistan Hafiz Hafeezur Rahman has also announced a day of mourning in the province over the incident.