Terror Attack In J&K: At least 10 people were killed on Sunday in Jammu and Kashmir in an alleged terror attack on a bus, reported IANS. The vehicle carrying pilgrims was on its way back from Shiv Khori temple to Katra town when the incident happened in Poni region.
As per initial reports, gunmen opened fire on a bus transporting pilgrims returning from the Shiv Khori temple to Katra town in the Reasi district.
“Nine pilgrims were killed and 33 injured,” Senior Superintendent of Police, Reasi, Mohita Sharma told PTI.
The bus lost control and plunged into a gorge after suspected terrorists fired at it. Rescue and relief operations commenced immediately, with army, police, and paramilitary officials rushing to the scene.
#WATCH | Police and security personnel present at the bus accident site in J&K’s Reasi. DC Reasi has confirmed 10 deaths in the accident pic.twitter.com/i03PdjBi7D
— ANI (@ANI) June 9, 2024
Further details awaited.