Reasi Bus Tragedy: Many people in Jammu and Kashmir fear due to a terrible terrorist attack that killed nine pilgrims and injured 41 others. Attackers targeted the bus carrying worshippers returning from the holy Shiv Khori temple en route to Mata Vaishno Devi in Katra.
The attack happened on a Sunday that seemed normal, close to the town of Teryath in the Poni area. When attackers opened fire there were pilgrims on board from Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Delhi. When a bullet hit the bus driver, he or she lost control and the bus careened into a deep gorge.
Even though this terrible crash happened, the extremists’ cruelty did not stop. Survivors talked about how terrifying it was when attackers kept shooting at the downed bus for almost 20 minutes.
This horrifying detail shows how cruel the attack was and its impact on the people.
Medical Team Responses and Identified Victims
Medical teams ran to the scene and started taking care of the hurt while also trying to figure out who had died. Five victims showed clear signs of gunshot wounds, indicating that the attack targeted specific people.
A traveler from Delhi named Bhawani Shankar talked about how scary it was when the bus went down into the gorge. Even though hurt, he bravely hid his wife and kids under the seats, showing that the human spirit is strong even in the face of unimaginable violence. However, not everyone was as lucky.
Some of the people who died were a young family from Rajasthan with a 2-year-old boy and two friends from Uttar Pradesh. Their stories starkly warn us that many innocent lives have been lost for no reason.
Another survivor, Santosh Kumar Verma remembered very clearly how scary it was to see rebels blocking the road and the driver’s head hitting the steering wheel. His story clearly portrays the sudden chaos and violence that disrupted a pilgrimage intended to be quiet.
Following the attack, there was a sense of unity as police started a massive manhunt to catch the attackers. Goverment Authorities took over 50 people into custody for questioning and did more work to find the people who did this horrible thing.
Authorities have attributed the attack to The Resistance Front (TRF).
Authorities blamed the attack on the Resistance Front (TRF), a mysterious online group with ties to well-known terrorist groups such as Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM).
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha went to see the hurt people in hospitals in Katra and Jammu to offer his condolences and show his support for the families of the dead.
The government said that the injured would get ₹50,000 (US$615) and the next of kin of the dead would get ₹10 lakh (US$12,300). There is a strong warning in this attack that peace is fragile and that terrorism is still a threat in Jammu and Kashmir. Not only has it killed innocent people but it has also shaken the faith of travelers who come to the area to find peace and spiritual renewal.
The main goal is still to get justice for the dead and their families who died in Reasi Bus Tragedy. We also need to take strong security steps to stop these kinds of attacks and protect the holy places where people go on pilgrimages. People all over India are angry and condemn the attack on the travelers.
Authorities are asking people to be more alert and stand together against those who want to spread fear and violence. There is still hope that strong action can restore peace, so pilgrims can continue their spiritual trips without fear.
FAQ’s
What number of people were hurt?
The attack injured 14 people and killed 9.
Who were the Victims?
The victims include pilgrims from Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Delhi.
What security measures are being Taken?
Authorities would like to increase security presence in Pilgrimage areas and along major travel routes.