As many as 2,162 persons were killed and 18817 were injured in different road accidents in Indian Held Kashmir (IHK) territory during the past two years.

According to Kashmir Media Service (KMS), 1,042 persons were killed and 8709 were injured in 6136 traffic mishaps in 2010. In 2011, there was increase in the fatalities with 1120 persons having died.

Another 10108 were injured during the year, revealed data of traffic official department of the occupied territory.
"We have seen that after every accident authorities make tall claims that they will take emergency measures forthwith to ensure road safety, but their oft-repeated assurances prove nothing more than hoax," Muhammad Shaban, a Doda resident, said.