9 Pilgrims Killed As Bus Falls Into Gorge In Jammu And Kashmir After Terrorists Open Fire
The driver lost control of the bus in the attack and fell into the gorge.
Jammu And Kashmir Terrorists Attack on Pilgrims' Bus in Reasi Latest News: In a shocking development, 9 people were killed while 33 were injured after a bus full of pilgrims was attacked by terrorists, and plunged into a gorge in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi on Sunday evening.
According to information, the bus was on its way to the Shiv Khori cave temple when militants attacked it. It has also been reported that the bus fell into a gorge after the terrorists opened fire.
Meanwhile, it is being reported that the driver lost control of the bus in the attack and fell into the gorge.
Reasi's Senior Superintendent Of Police Mohita Sharma said, "Initial reports suggest that terrorists fired upon the passenger bus... Due to the firing, the bus driver lost the balance of the bus and it fell into the gorge. 33 people were injured in the incident and the rescue operation was completed. The passengers' identities have not been confirmed yet as they are not locals. Shiv Khori shrine was secured and area domination was done."
As soon as the incident occurred, the locals were seen helping in rescue operations while the ambulances were lined up.
Likewise, the police, army, and paramilitary forces were rushed to the spot. The attack has come to light as a significant escalation in violence in the region. It is shocking to see such an attack in the Reasi district which has been relatively untouched by terrorist activities compared to neighboring Rajouri and Poonch.