9 Killed, 33 Injured in Terrorist Attack on Pilgrim Bus in J&K's Reasi

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:52pm on 09 Jun 2024,Sunday India

Nine people were killed and 33 injured when terrorists attacked a bus carrying pilgrims to Shivkhori temple in Reasi, Jammu and Kashmir. The attack occurred in Teryath village. SSP Reasi Mohita Sharma confirmed the incident. Police, army, and paramilitary forces launched a rescue operation. This attack is a major escalation in violence in the region, which has been relatively peaceful compared to Rajouri and Poonch. The incident follows a recent bus accident in Akhnoor, where 22 pilgrims died. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences and announced compensation for the victims' families.

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