J-K: 9 feared dead, 33 injured after terrorists open fire at bus carrying pilgrims in Reasi

REASI : About nine people are feared dead, while 33 others have been injured aftea bus carrying pilgrims to Shivkhori in Reasi district came under terrorist attack on Sunday, said an official.

Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Reasi, Mohita 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 bus had been arriving from the Shivkhori shrine and was on its way to Katra. After the terrorist firing, the bus driver lost control and the bus fell down into a gorge,” said the SSP.

#WATCH | Jammu and Kashmir: Visuals of the bus that was attacked by terrorists in Reasi yesterday. 10 people lost their lives and several were injured in the terror attack.

Search operation by Indian Army is underway in the area.

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Adding further, the official said, “Rescue operations are complete. Nine are feared dead and 33 injured. They were immediately referred to Naraina and Reasi District hospitals. The passengers were not locals. Their identities were not clear but from initial reports, they belonged to UP,” said Sharma.

“Shiv Khori shrine was secured and area domination was done,” added the SSP.

Earlier, Deputy Commissioner Reasi Vishesh Mahajan said, “10 people died as a bus rolled down a gorge in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi.”
Further details on the matter are awaited. (ANI)