Reasi terror attack: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra expresses condolences to bereaved families

New Delhi [India], June 9 (ANI): Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Sunday condemned the Reasi terror attack in which nine people were feared dead and 33 were injured and said terrorism is a violent act against humanity.

रियासी, जम्मू कश्मीर में तीर्थयात्रियों से भरी बस पर कायराना आतंकी हमला अत्यंत दुखद एवं निंदनीय है। आतंकवाद मानवता के खिलाफ हिंसक कार्रवाई है जिसके खिलाफ पूरा देश एकजुटता से खड़ा है।

सभी दिवंगत आत्माओं की शांति एवं घायलों के शीघ्र स्वस्थ होने की कामना करती हूं। शोक-संतप्त…

— Priyanka Gandhi Vadra (@priyankagandhi) June 9, 2024

In a post on X in Hindi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said, "The cowardly terrorist attack on a bus full of pilgrims in Reasi, Jammu and Kashmir is extremely sad and condemnable. Terrorism is a violent act against humanity and the whole country stands in solidarity. I pray for peace to all the departed souls and speedy recovery of the injured. My deepest condolences to the bereaved families".
Earlier, Congress expressed its condolences to the grief-stricken families.
In a post on X in Hindi, Congress said, "There is news of a terrorist attack on a bus full of pilgrims in Jammu and Kashmir. 10 people are reported dead and many are injured in this cowardly attack. This is sad and shameful. The Congress expresses its condolences to the grief-stricken families. Pray to God to give place to the departed soul and provide speedy recovery to the injured".
Following the terror attack, security forces carried out the checking of vehicles in the Akhoor city of Jammu.
About nine people are feared dead, while 33 others have been injured after a bus carrying pilgrims to Shivkhori in Reasi district came under terrorist attack on Sunday, said an official.
Speaking to ANI about the bus accident, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Reasi, Mohita Sharma, said, "It is a very unfortunate incident. Initially, what we received in reports suggested that the bus came under a terrorist attack after they opened fire at the passenger bus.
"The bus had been arriving from the Shivkhori shrine and was on its way to Katra. After the terrorist firing, the bus driver lost control and the bus fell into a gorge," said the SSP.
Adding further, the official said, "Rescue operations are complete. Nine are feared dead and 33 are injured. They were immediately referred to Naraina and Reasi District hospitals. The passengers were not locals. Their identities were not clear but from initial reports, they belonged to UP," said Sharma.
"Shiv Khori shrine was secured and area domination was done," added the SSP.
Earlier, Deputy Commissioner Reasi Vishesh Mahajan said, "10 people died as a bus rolled down a gorge in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi."
Further details on the matter are awaited. (ANI)