At least 9 people were killed and 33 were injured after a bus carrying pilgrims fell into a deep gorge in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district on Sunday following a suspected terrorist attack.
Due to the attack, the bus driver lost control and fell into the deep gorge.
Taking to X, Shah said, “Deeply pained by the incident of the attack on pilgrims in Reasi, J&K.
Spoke to the Lieutenant Governor and the DGP, J&K, and inquired about the incident.”Deeply pained by the incident of the attack on pilgrims in Reasi, J&K.
The attack on the bus carrying pilgrims in Reasi, Jammu and Kashmir is extremely reprehensible.
At least 9 people were killed and 33 were injured after a bus carrying pilgrims fell into a deep gorge in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district on Sunday following a suspected terrorist attack.
The bus, carrying pilgrims on their way to the Shiv Khori temple, came under attack in Teryath village in Poni area, the officials said citing initial reports.
The bus was allegedly attacked multiple times and several empty rounds of bullets were also found at the spot.
Due to the attack, the bus driver lost control and fell into the deep gorge. The rescue operation was completed at the earliest and the injured ones have been shifted to nearby hospitals.
Senior officer of police and other forces rushed on the spot and area was cordoned off.
SSP Reasi Mohita Sharma said, “Initial reports suggest that terrorists fired upon the passenger bus going from Shiv Khori to Katra. Due to the firing, the bus driver lost balance of the bus and it fell into gorge. 33 people were injured in the incident. Rescue operation has been completed. The identities of the passengers have not been confirmed yet, they are not locals. Shiv Khori shrine was secured and area domination was done.”
PM Modi Takes Stock To Situation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken stock of the situation and has asked the Lt. Governor of Jammu and Kashmir to constantly monitor it. Taking to X, the J&K LG said that those behind this heinous act will be punished soon. He added, “Hon’ble PM has also directed that all the injured are provided the best possible medical care & assistance,” he added.
Reactions Pour In On Raesi Tragedy
Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that the culprits of this dastardly attack will not be spared and will face the wrath of the law. Taking to X, Shah said, “Deeply pained by the incident of the attack on pilgrims in Reasi, J&K. Spoke to the Lieutenant Governor and the DGP, J&K, and inquired about the incident.”
Deeply pained by the incident of the attack on pilgrims in Reasi, J&K. Spoke to the Lieutenant Governor and the DGP, J&K, and inquired about the incident. The culprits of this dastardly attack will not be spared and will face the wrath of the law.The local administration is…— Amit Shah (Modi Ka Parivar) (@AmitShah) June 9, 2024
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stated that the attack on the bus carrying pilgrims in Reasi, Jammu and Kashmir is extremely reprehensible.
The attack on the bus carrying pilgrims in Reasi, Jammu and Kashmir is extremely reprehensible. My heart goes out to the families of those who have lost their loved ones in this heinous act against pilgrims. I also pray for the speedy recovery of the injured.— Rajnath Singh (मोदी का परिवार) (@rajnathsingh) June 9, 2024
The Congress party took to their official X account and expressed its condolences to the grief-stricken family.
जम्मू-कश्मीर में श्रद्धालुओं से भरी बस पर आतंकी हमले की खबर है। इस कायराना हमले में 10 लोगों की मौत की सूचना है और कई लोग घायल हैं। यह दुखद और शर्मनाक है। कांग्रेस परिवार शोक संतृप्त परिवार के प्रति अपनी संवेदना व्यक्त करता है। ईश्वर से प्रार्थना है कि वे दिवंगत आत्मा को अपने… — Congress (@INCIndia) June 9, 2024
Former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Ghulam Nabi Azad also condemned the militant attack on the pilgrim bus in Ransoo, Reasi.
Strongly condemn the militant attack on the pilgrim bus in Ransoo, Reasi. The bus driver lost control, resulting in a fall into the gorge, with 9 feared dead and many injured. This inhumane act deserves the strongest condemnation. Prayers for the injured and condolences to the…— Ghulam Nabi Azad (@ghulamnazad) June 9, 2024
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi expressed his deepest condolences to all the bereaved families and hoped for the speedy recovery of the injured. Calling the incident ‘cowardly’, he said that the incident brings out true picture of the worrying security situation in Jammu and Kashmir.
जम्मू-कश्मीर के रियासी ज़िले में, शिवखोड़ी मंदिर से तीर्थयात्रियों को ले जा रही बस पर हुआ कायरतापूर्ण आतंकी हमला अत्यंत दुखद है।यह शर्मनाक घटना जम्मू-कश्मीर के चिंताजनक सुरक्षा हालातों की असली तस्वीर है। मैं सभी शोक संतप्त परिजनों को अपनी गहरी संवेदनाएं व्यक्त करता हूं और… — Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) June 9, 2024
Senior Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge also condemned the gruesome terror attack on our people and deliberate affront to National Security.
Even while PM, Shri Narendra Modi and his NDA Govt get sworn in and heads of several countries are in the country, a dastardly terrorist attack on a bus carrying pilgrims has resulted in loss of lives of at least 10 Indians. We unequivocally condemn this gruesome terror attack… — Mallikarjun Kharge (@kharge) June 9, 2024
Jammu Kashmir National Conference leader Omar Abdullah also condemned the attack and said that it is unfortunate to see areas that had previously been cleared of all militants see a return of militancy.
Terrible news from Reasi in J&K where 10 yatris have reportedly lost their lives & many more are injured after a terror attack on a bus. I unequivocally condemn this attack. It is unfortunate to see areas that had previously been cleared of all militants see a return of… https://t.co/cNJ1FZ2lhP— Omar Abdullah (@OmarAbdullah) June 9, 2024
(with PTI inputs)
