“PM Modi Condemns Reasi Terror Attack: 9 Pilgrims Killed; Leaders Express Condolences as PM Assesses Situation”

“A horrifying incident unfolded in Reasi district as militants attacked a Yatri bus, causing it to careen off the road and into a deep gorge. Reasi SSP Mohita Sharma reported that the assault led to nine fatalities and left 33 others wounded. President Murmu condemned the atrocity, labeling it a ‘crime against humanity’ and expressing solidarity with the victims’ families. Investigations are ongoing as the nation mourns the senseless loss.”

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also took stock of the situation arising out of the terror attack and directed Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha to constantly monitor the situation and ensure all possible help to the affected families. “The Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi took stock of the situation and directed me to constantly monitor the situation and to ensure all possible assistance to the families,” Sinha said in a post on X. The LG further said that security forces have launched a joint operation to hunt down the terrorists and those behind the attack will be punished soon.

Local residents were among the first responders who hurried to the scene, offering aid to the victims. Those who saw the incident unfold recounted chilling details, with one survivor recounting the bus being riddled with 25 to 30 bullets before careening into the gorge. Another eyewitness vividly remembered spotting a masked attacker wearing a red scarf, firing upon the bus.