New Delhi [India], June 9 (ANI): Union Minister Amit Shah expressed his condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in a terrorist attack in the Reasi district on Sunday and said that the culprits of this dastardly attack would not be spared.
About nine people are feared dead, while 33 others have been injured after a bus carrying pilgrims to Shivkhori in Reasi district came under terrorist attack on Sunday, said an official.
Referring to this, Shah posted on X, "Deeply pained by the incident of the attack on pilgrims in Reasi, J-K. Spoke to the Lieutenant Governor and the DGP, J&K, and inquired about the incident. The culprits of this dastardly attack will not be spared and will face the wrath of the law. The local administration is working on a war footing to provide immediate medical attention."
"May the Almighty give the loved ones of the deceased the strength to bear this pain. I also pray for the speedy recovery of the injured," he added.
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi also prayed for peace for all the departed souls and speedy recovery for the injured.
"The cowardly terrorist attack on a bus full of pilgrims in Reasi, Jammu and Kashmir is extremely sad and condemnable. Terrorism is a violent act against humanity against which the whole country stands in solidarity. I pray for peace to all the departed souls and speedy recovery of the injured. My deepest condolences to the bereaved families," she posted on X in Hindi.
Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday expressed her deepest condolences to the families of the deceased and termed the incident, "shocking."
In a post on X, Mehbooba Mufti said, "Shocking news coming from Reasi where nine people were killed in a bus accident reportedly caused by militants firing at the vehicle. My deepest condolences to the families and their loved ones".
Following the terror attack, security forces are carrying out the checking of vehicles in the Akhoor city of Jammu.
Speaking to ANI about the bus accident, 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 into a gorge," said the SSP.
Adding further, the official said, "Rescue operations are complete. Nine are feared dead and 33 are 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)
