10 Pilgrims Killed And 36 Injured In Terror Attack On Bus In Jammu

Positive India: Jammu & Kashmir:
Ten pilgrims have been killed after terrorists attacked the bus ferrying pilgrims while 33 have been injured.

Bus was carrying pilgrims to the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine plunged into a deep gorge in Reasi district of Jammu & Kashmir after a terrorists attacked the bus with bullets, resulting in the death of at least 10 people and injuries to nearly 36 pilgrims.

This terror attack happened at around 6:10 pm when the bus carrying pilgrims on their way to the Shiv Khori temple, the base camp of the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine, came under terror attack in Teryath village in Poni area, officials said. The terrorists opened fire at the bus during which the driver got injured and lost control over the vehicle.

Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Reasi, Mohita Sharma has confirmed that ten pilgrims have been killed after terrorists attacked the bus ferrying pilgrims while 36 have been injured.

It has been learnt that terrorists were waiting for the bus and attacked it on the highway.

Reports said a massive rescue operation was immediately launched. Security forces and medical teams were dispatched to the site to assist the injured and recover the deceased. The reinforcements are working tirelessly to ensure all the injured receive timely medical attention and to secure the area.