NEW DELHI: A bus carrying pilgrims to the Shiv Khori temple plunged into a deep gorge in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district on Sunday after coming under fire from suspected terrorists, officials reported.
Immediate information on casualties was not available.
The incident occurred in Teryath village in the Poni area, where the bus, filled with devotees, was attacked, according to initial reports from local authorities.The vehicle veered off course and fell into the gorge following the attack.
In response to the emergency, a rescue operation was promptly initiated, with reinforcements from the police, army, and paramilitary forces rushing to the scene. The combined efforts aim to assist survivors and recover the injured from the difficult terrain.
Authorities are working to gather more information about the attack and the current status of those on the bus. Updates will be provided as further details emerge.
(With inputs from agencies)
Immediate information on casualties was not available.
The incident occurred in Teryath village in the Poni area, where the bus, filled with devotees, was attacked, according to initial reports from local authorities.The vehicle veered off course and fell into the gorge following the attack.
In response to the emergency, a rescue operation was promptly initiated, with reinforcements from the police, army, and paramilitary forces rushing to the scene. The combined efforts aim to assist survivors and recover the injured from the difficult terrain.
Authorities are working to gather more information about the attack and the current status of those on the bus. Updates will be provided as further details emerge.
(With inputs from agencies)
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