Terror Attack In J&K: At least 10 people were killed on Sunday in Jammu and Kashmir in an alleged terror attack on a bus, reported IANS. The vehicle carrying pilgrims was on its way back from Shiv Khori temple to Katra town when the incident happened in Poni region.
As per initial reports, gunmen opened fire on a bus transporting pilgrims returning from the Shiv Khori temple to Katra town in the Reasi district.
The bus lost control and plunged into a gorge after suspected terrorists fired at it. Rescue and relief operations commenced immediately, with army, police, and paramilitary officials rushing to the scene.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday reviewed the situation following the terror attack on pilgrim. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha stated that the prime minister instructed him to continuously oversee the situation and provide every possible support to the affected families.
"The Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi took stock of the situation and directed me to constantly monitor the situation and to ensure all possible assistance to the families," Sinha said in a post on X.
"Nine pilgrims were killed and 33 injured," Senior Superintendent of Police, Reasi, Mohita Sharma told PTI.
#WATCH | Police and security personnel present at the bus accident site in J&K's Reasi. DC Reasi has confirmed 10 deaths in the accident pic.twitter.com/i03PdjBi7D
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Speaking to ANI about the bus incident, Sharma said, "It is a very unfortunate incident. Initially, what we received in reports suggested that the bus came under a terrorist attack after they opened fire at the passenger bus."
The SSP further informed that after the terrorists opened fire at the bus that was on its way to Katra, the driver lost control and the vehicle plunged down into a gorge. He added that rescue operations are complete and the victims have been referred to Naraina and Reasi District hospitals.
Sharma told ANI that the passengers were not local; however, their identities are not known yet. Citing the primary probe, Sharma said that the commuters belong to Uttar Pradesh.
