World Central Kitchen halts operations after airstrike kills staff members
Gaza: World Central Kitchen (WCK) has suspended its operations in Gaza following the tragic death of its staff in an Israeli airstrike.
In a press release, the US-based humanitarian organization expressed deep sorrow, stating, "A vehicle carrying World Central Kitchen colleagues was hit by an Israeli airstrike in Gaza." The organization is still gathering information and clarified that it has no evidence linking any of the individuals in the vehicle to Hamas.
Local reports indicate that an Israeli aircraft struck a vehicle in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, on Saturday, killing the WCK employees inside. In contrast, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) claimed the strike targeted a militant involved with Hamas activities.
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Himachal: Three killed, two injured as speeding car dashes against parked truck
Mandi (HP) (PTI): Three people were killed and two others sustained grievous injuries after a speeding car dashed against a stationary truck at Dadour near Nerchowk in Mandi district on Monday late at night, police said on Tuesday.
There were five people in the car when the tragedy struck. Three were declared dead in the hospital while two have been referred to AIIMS Bilaspur.
The deceased were identified as Anil Kumar (28), Rohit Kumar (26) and Subash Kumar (23), all residents of Mandi district, while the injured are Harish and Pankaj.
A case has been registered under relevant sections and investigations are underway, said Superintendent of Police (SP) Mandi Vinod Kumar.
He added that the bodies have been handed over to the family members of the deceased.
In a statement, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu expressed grief over the loss of three lives in a road accident. He directed the district administration to ensure best possible treatment for the injured and wished them a speedy recovery.
