9 dead as bus with pilgrims falls in gorge after suspected terror attack in Reasi

Jammu, Jun 9: At least 9 people were killed and several others injured as bus carrying pilgrims fell into a deep gorge in after suspected terror attack in Reasi district on Sunday evening, officials said.
Official sources said that the bus came under attack in Kanda area of Teryath in Reasi district.
They said that suspected terrorists opened fire at the bus during which the driver got injured and lost control over the vehicle.
“The bus fell into a deep gorge, resulting into death of at least 9 people on the spot while several injured. Some of them have also received gunshot wounds,” the officials said.
The bus carrying pilgrims was on way from Katra to Shiv Khori temple, the base camp of Mata Vaishno Devi.
A massive rescue operation was launched and security forces’ reinforcements also rushed to the spot.
Meanwhile, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has strongly condemned the terror attack on a bus in Reasi today.
The Lieutenant Governor extended his deepest condolences to the family members of civilians who have lost their lives in the terror attack. He said the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi took stock of the situation and directed him to constantly monitor the situation and to ensure all possible assistance to the families.
The Lieutenant Governor posted on X: “I strongly condemn the cowardly terror attack on a bus in Reasi. My condolences to the family members of the martyred civilians. Our security forces & JKP have launched a joint operation to hunt down the terrorists.
PM Narendra Modi 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 & assistance.” (KNO)