NEW DELHI: As many as 10 people died and over 30 were injured after a
bus
carrying pilgrims to the Shiv Khori temple plunged into a deep
gorge
in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district on Sunday after coming under fire from terrorists, officials reported.
The incident occurred in Teryath village in the Poni area, where the bus, filled with devotees, was attacked, according to initial reports from local authorities.
The terrorists opened fire at the 53-seater bus, enroute to Katra, veered off the road and fell into a deep gorge. The incident took place around 6.15 pm.
In response to the emergency, a rescue operation was promptly initiated, with reinforcements from the police, army, and paramilitary forces rushing to the scene. The combined efforts aim to assist survivors and recover the injured from the difficult terrain.
Authorities are working to gather more information about the attack and the current status of those on the bus.
The attack marks a significant escalation in violence in the region. Reasi district has been relatively untouched by terrorist activities compared to neighbouring areas such as Rajouri and Poonch.
(With inputs from agencies)
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