At least nine people were killed and 33 were injured after a bus carrying pilgrims fell into a deep gorge in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district on Sunday following a terrorist attack. Sources have told CNN-News18 that the Reasi terror attack was a desperate attempt to revive terrorism.
Terrorist group Lashkar backed TRF has claimed responsibility for the attack. The pilgrims were on their way to the Shiv Khori temple in Teryath village. According to sources, the temple was under Intelligence radar for the past one month. Sources said security was increased after an Intelligence input was received on a possible attack on the temple last month.
Top Jammu and Kashmir Police sources have said that a terror attack on yatris and pilgrims was never seen, but the kind of attacks happening these days suggest these are desperate attempts by terror group to show strength and get support from the other side of border.
According to sources, due to strong vigil on borders, terrorists failed in infiltration attempts.
A search operaation is now underway in the area. Security forces are using drones in the area to find the terrorists who carried out the attack. Forces hvae been dispatched from various locations to reinforce security measures.
Meanwhile, sources said the driver of the bus carrying pilgrims showed remarkable courage, and tried to save the pilgrims by turning the bus, even after being hit by bullets. Despite being targeted by gunfire while traveling through Teryath village, the driver tried to steer the bus to safety. He succumbed to the bullets, leading the bus to veer off the road and plunge into a deep gorge.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi took stock of the situation and asked the Lt. Governor of Jammu and Kashmir to constantly monitor it. Taking to X, the J&K LG said that those behind this heinous act will be punished soon. He added, “Hon’ble PM has also directed that all the injured are provided the best possible medical care & assistance,” he added.
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