Terrorist Attack In J&K: 10 Killed, 33 Injured As Pilgrims' Bus Plunges Into Gorge
Approximately 10 individuals were killed and 33 others were injured on Sunday after terrorists attacked a bus carrying pilgrims . The assault caused the bus to plunge into a deep gorge in Jammu and Kashmir 's Reasi district . The incident happened in the evening while the bus was returning from the Shiv Khori temple in Reasi to Katra, according to officials.
Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Reasi Mohita Sharma reported that the driver lost control due to the firing, causing the bus to fall into the gorge. She mentioned that the passengers were non-locals, and their identities had not yet been confirmed.
SSP Sharma further stated that the rescue operation had been completed. With assistance from locals at the accident scene, the police evacuated all passengers by 8:10 pm. The 33 injured individuals were taken to various hospitals in Reasi, Treyath, and Jammu.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi contacted J&K LG Manoj Sinha to assess the situation.
"PM Shri Narendra Modi Ji took stock of the situation and has asked me to constantly monitor the situation. All those behind this heinous act will be punished soon. Hon'ble PM has also directed that all the injured are provided the best possible medical care and assistance," the Office of LG J&K stated in a post on X.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah also provided an update on the situation in Reasi. In his post, he noted that the local J&K administration is working on a "war footing" to ensure immediate medical attention for the injured. He assured that those responsible for the attack on the pilgrims would not be spared.
First-time BJP MP Kangana Ranaut condemned the terrorist attack, stating, "I strongly condemn the cowardly terrorist attack on the pilgrims in Reasi, Jammu and Kashmir. I pray for the departed and hope for the swift recovery of the injured."
J&K BJP President Ravinder Raina commented on the attack, saying, "Cowardly Pakistani terrorists cannot face the Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police, and our paramilitary forces... The terrorists who have carried out this audacity will have to pay a heavy price for their crime."
A joint operation headquarters involving the police, Indian Army, and CRPF was established at the site, launching a multi-dimensional operation to apprehend the attackers. Sources indicate that the terrorists responsible for this heinous attack are believed to be hiding in the upper reaches of Rajouri, Reasi, and Poonch.
Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Reasi Mohita Sharma reported that the driver lost control due to the firing, causing the bus to fall into the gorge. She mentioned that the passengers were non-locals, and their identities had not yet been confirmed.
SSP Sharma further stated that the rescue operation had been completed. With assistance from locals at the accident scene, the police evacuated all passengers by 8:10 pm. The 33 injured individuals were taken to various hospitals in Reasi, Treyath, and Jammu.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi contacted J&K LG Manoj Sinha to assess the situation.
"PM Shri Narendra Modi Ji took stock of the situation and has asked me to constantly monitor the situation. All those behind this heinous act will be punished soon. Hon'ble PM has also directed that all the injured are provided the best possible medical care and assistance," the Office of LG J&K stated in a post on X.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah also provided an update on the situation in Reasi. In his post, he noted that the local J&K administration is working on a "war footing" to ensure immediate medical attention for the injured. He assured that those responsible for the attack on the pilgrims would not be spared.
First-time BJP MP Kangana Ranaut condemned the terrorist attack, stating, "I strongly condemn the cowardly terrorist attack on the pilgrims in Reasi, Jammu and Kashmir. I pray for the departed and hope for the swift recovery of the injured."
J&K BJP President Ravinder Raina commented on the attack, saying, "Cowardly Pakistani terrorists cannot face the Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police, and our paramilitary forces... The terrorists who have carried out this audacity will have to pay a heavy price for their crime."
A joint operation headquarters involving the police, Indian Army, and CRPF was established at the site, launching a multi-dimensional operation to apprehend the attackers. Sources indicate that the terrorists responsible for this heinous attack are believed to be hiding in the upper reaches of Rajouri, Reasi, and Poonch.
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