Reasi Terrorist Assault: Opposition leaders have strongly condemned the terrorist assault on a bus carrying pilgrims in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district on Sunday night. The assault resulted within the deaths of 9 individuals and accidents to 33 others. The bus, enroute from Shiv Khori temple to Katra, veered off the highway and plunged right into a deep gorge following gunfire close to Teryath village within the Poni space.
Former chief minister and Jammu Kashmir Nationwide Convention Vice President Omar Abdullah expressed his grief, saying, “Horrible information from Reasi in J&Okay the place 10 yatris have reportedly misplaced their lives & many extra are injured after a terror assault on a bus. I unequivocally condemn this assault. It’s unlucky to see areas that had beforehand been cleared of all militants see a return of militancy. Might the deceased relaxation in peace & might the injured make a swift restoration.”
Horrible information from Reasi in J&Okay the place 10 yatris have reportedly misplaced their lives & many extra are injured after a terror assault on a bus. I unequivocally condemn this assault. It’s unlucky to see areas that had beforehand been cleared of all militants see a return of… https://t.co/cNJ1FZ2lhP
— Omar Abdullah (@OmarAbdullah) June 9, 2024
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge additionally condemned the assault, stating, “Even whereas PM, Shri Narendra Modi and his NDA Govt get sworn in and heads of a number of nations are within the nation, a dastardly terrorist assault on a bus carrying pilgrims has resulted within the lack of lives of at the least 10 Indians. We unequivocally condemn this grotesque terror assault on our individuals and deliberate affront to our Nationwide Safety. Our heartfelt condolences to the households of the victims and need and pray for the speedy restoration of the injured. The Authorities & authorities ought to present speedy help and compensation to the victims.”
Even whereas PM, Shri Narendra Modi and his NDA Govt get sworn in and heads of a number of nations are within the nation, a dastardly terrorist assault on a bus carrying pilgrims has resulted in lack of lives of at the least 10 Indians.
We unequivocally condemn this grotesque terror assault…
— Mallikarjun Kharge (@kharge) June 9, 2024
Congress MP-elect Rahul Gandhi remarked that the incident portrayed “a real image of the worrying safety scenario in Jammu and Kashmir”. He wrote on X, “The cowardly terrorist assault on a bus carrying pilgrims from Shiv Khori temple in Reasi district, Jammu and Kashmir, is extraordinarily tragic. This shameful incident is a real image of the worrying safety scenario in Jammu and Kashmir. I specific my deep condolences to all of the bereaved households and hope for the speedy restoration of the injured. The entire nation stands united in opposition to terrorism.”
जम्मू-कश्मीर के रियासी ज़िले में, शिवखोड़ी मंदिर से तीर्थयात्रियों को ले जा रही बस पर हुआ कायरतापूर्ण आतंकी हमला अत्यंत दुखद है।
यह शर्मनाक घटना जम्मू-कश्मीर के चिंताजनक सुरक्षा हालातों की असली तस्वीर है।
मैं सभी शोक संतप्त परिजनों को अपनी गहरी संवेदनाएं व्यक्त करता हूं और…
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) June 9, 2024
Ghulam Nabi Azad, chairperson of the Democratic Progressive Azad Get together, shared his robust condemnation of the assault: “Strongly condemn the militant assault on the pilgrim bus in Ransoo, Reasi. The bus driver misplaced management, leading to a fall into the gorge, with 9 feared lifeless and lots of injured. This inhumane act deserves the strongest condemnation. Prayers for the injured and condolences to the households who misplaced their family members!”
Strongly condemn the militant assault on the pilgrim bus in Ransoo, Reasi. The bus driver misplaced management, leading to a fall into the gorge, with 9 feared lifeless and lots of injured. This inhumane act deserves the strongest condemnation. Prayers for the injured and condolences to the…
— Ghulam Nabi Azad (@ghulamnazad) June 9, 2024
J&Okay Congress President Vikar Rasool Wani known as for presidency motion whereas talking to information company ANI, “We’re very unhappy at this cowardly assault on pilgrims. We demand from the federal government to supply aid to the victims.”
#WATCH | On the terrorist assault on a bus carrying pilgrims in Reasi, J&Okay Congress President Vikar Rasool Wani says, “We’re very unhappy at this cowardly assault on pilgrims. We demand from the federal government to supply aid to the victims.” pic.twitter.com/O81lucq8S4
— ANI (@ANI) June 9, 2024
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The incident, which came about round 6.15 pm, marks a major escalation in violence within the area. Senior Superintendent of Police, Reasi, Mohita Sharma, confirmed the casualties and the variety of injured, highlighting the intense nature of the assault. Reasi district, which has been comparatively untouched by terrorist actions in comparison with neighbouring areas similar to Rajouri and Poonch, now faces heightened safety challenges.