Reasi: The Indian Army launched a search operation in Reasi, Jammu and Kashmir, following a terrorist attack on a bus carrying pilgrims from Shiv Khori. The attack on Sunday evening claimed the lives of 10 pilgrims and left 33 others injured.
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- Jammu and Kashmir (J-K) Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha announced an ex-gratia amounting to Rs 10 each for the next of kin of deceased and Rs 50,000 each to the injured in Reasi terror attack.
- The Indian Army, in coordination with the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), commenced a search operation on Monday morning. Drones are being utilized to scour dense forest areas surrounding the incident site.
- Reasi District Commissioner Vishesh Mahajan confirmed the death toll, stating that ten individuals lost their lives in the attack. The incident occurred around 06:10 pm when terrorists targeted the bus in the Pouni area of Reasi district. The bus veered off the road into a gorge after the driver lost control due to gunfire.
- Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Reasi, Mohita Sharma, reported the completion of rescue operations. The injured have been transported to Naraina and Reasi District hospitals for treatment. Initial reports suggest that the passengers are from Uttar Pradesh, although their identities remain unconfirmed.
- Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, condemned the attack and pledged action against the perpetrators. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been briefed on the situation, with assurances of continuous monitoring and provision of medical care to the injured.
- Defence Expert Hemant Mahajan highlighted the attack’s significance amid PM Modi’s swearing-in ceremony. He emphasized the detrimental impact of such incidents on tourism and urged proactive measures by security forces to apprehend or neutralize the assailants.
