Militants Attack on bus carrying pilgrims in Reasi: At least 10 killed, toll likely to rise

Attack on bus carrying pilgrims in Reasi: At least 10 killed, toll likely to rise

M S Nazki

Jammu, June 09(GNS): At least ten yatris (pilgrims) were killed and several others critically injured after a bus fell into a gorge after an alleged militant attack in Reasi district of Jammu region on Sunday.

Official sources told GNS that the suspected militants targeted the bus on way to Shiv Khori temple near Chandi Morh following which the driver of the vehicle lost control over the bus and it fell into the gorge.

Ten people have died so

and several others are injured. “Death toll is likely to rise,” they added.

“Further details will be shared soon,” the officials said. Also empty cartridges have been found, they said. Also, reinforcements from police, army and paramilitary forces rushed to the spot, they said.

Further details are awaited. (GNS)