2024-06-13 10:43 AM IST
A tragic incident occurred in Jammu and Kashmir`s Reasi district on 9th June Sunday. A bus carrying pilgrims to the Shiv Khori cave temple was attacked by terrorists. The terrorists, hiding in the nearby forest, ambushed the vehicle and opened fire. The bus plunged into a gorge during the gunfire, resulting in the deaths of nine people and injuries to 33 others. In response, the Police, Army, and CRPF swiftly set up a temporary operation at the site to launch a thorough investigation and catch the attackers. Drones were being used to search the forest area. Mohita Sharma, SSP Reasi said that Due to the firing, the bus driver lost the balance of the bus and it fell into the gorge. Meanwhile an eyewitness claimed that there were two terrorists who attacked the bus This attack is a major escalation of violence in the area, as Reasi district had previously seen less terrorist activity compared to neighboring regions like Rajouri and Poonch