Terrorist Attack on Pilgrim Bus Leaves 9 Dead, 33 Injured

In a horrific incident in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district, a bus carrying pilgrims to the Shiv Khori cave temple came under terrorist attack, resulting in the deaths of nine people and injuries to 33 others. The tragic event unfolded when terrorists opened fire on the bus, causing the driver to lose control, and leading the bus to plunge into a gorge.

Tragic Terrorist Attack on Pilgrim Bus in J&K’s Reasi District: 9 Dead, 33 Injured

The attack occurred this evening, as confirmed by Vishesh Mahajan, District Magistrate of Reasi. “Nine pilgrims have died and 33 are injured,” he stated in an interview with NDTV. The attack has prompted a swift response from local authorities, with rescue operations being completed and injured victims receiving medical attention.

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Senior Superintendent of Police Mohita Sharma of Reasi provided further details, explaining that initial reports indicated the terrorists targeted the passenger bus specifically. “Due to the firing, the bus driver lost balance and the bus fell into the gorge.

Thirty-three people were injured in the incident. The rescue operation has been completed, and the identities of the passengers are still being confirmed. They are not locals. The Shiv Khori shrine was secured, and area domination was done,” she told ANI.

Visual evidence from the scene depicted a grim picture, with bodies scattered along the hillside and the bus severely damaged. Residents played a crucial role in the immediate rescue efforts, assisting the authorities and lining up ambulances for the injured.

The police, army, and paramilitary forces were promptly deployed to the site, ensuring security and aiding in the ongoing investigation. This attack represents a significant escalation in violence in the region, particularly in the Reasi district, which has previously been relatively unaffected by terrorist activities compared to neighbouring areas like Rajouri and Poonch.

Our thoughts are with the victims and their families during this tragic time. Stay tuned to Peddler Media for further updates on this developing story.