9 Pilgrims Killed As Bus Falls Into Gorge In J&K After Terrorists Open Fire
At least nine pilgrims have been killed and 33 others have been injured when their bus, reportedly attacked by terrorists, plunged into a gorge in J&K's Reasi district.
At least nine pilgrims have been killed and 33 others have been injured when their bus, reportedly attacked by terrorists, plunged into a gorge in J&K's Reasi district. It is not yet known how many have received bullet injuries, Reasi's District Magistrate Vishesh Mahajan told NDTV.
The pilgrims were on their way to the cave temple of Shivkhodi.
The bus was severely damaged from impact and bodies lay strewn at the accident site. Several empty bullet casings were also found at the site.
Visuals from the spot showed locals helping in rescue operations as ambulances stood on the side of the road for immediate assistance.
Reinforcements from the police, army, and paramilitary forces were rushed to the spot, the police said, reported news agency PTI.
More details are awaited.
