Three Young Lives from Darjeeling Lost in Tragic Road Accident on Sikkim’s Bermiok-Thangsing Route

Road accident on the Bermiok-Thangsing route near Izamkholsa Pairo, close to Ziro Fatak, claimed the lives of three young men after their Bolero Camper vehicle plunged nearly 200 feet down a steep cliff on Wednesday.

The deceased have been identified as Abhishek Chettri, aged 27, from Dalep; Bishnu Chettri, aged 22, also from Dalep; and Sarukh Gurung, aged 20, a resident of Darjeeling. All three were travelling in the vehicle when the mishap occurred.

Local Police personnel reached the scene soon after being informed by passersby. The bodies were recovered with the help of villagers and rescue teams. The victims were rushed to the District Hospital in Singtam, where doctors declared them brought dead. Post-mortem examinations were carried out before the bodies were handed over to their respective families.

Initial reports indicate that one of the deceased was behind the wheel at the time of the accident. However, the exact cause remains under investigation. Mechanical failure, human error, or poor road conditions have not been ruled out as contributing factors.

Namchi Police have registered a case and begun a formal inquiry.