In Jammu and Kashmir, the security forces today launched a massive cordon and search operation to track down terrorists responsible for the attack on a passenger bus in Reasi district last evening that left 10 people dead and 33 other injured. Akashvani Jammu Correspondent reports that the bus carrying pilgrims from Uttar Pradesh and Delhi plunged into a deep gorge after a terror attack on yesterday evening. The bus, en route from the Shiv Khori shrine to Mata Vaishno Devi shrine Katra, was targeted by terrorists at around 06.10 PM when it reached the Pouni area of Reasi district bordering Rajouri district. Terrorists opened fire at the 53 seater bus causing the driver to lose control and the bus plunge into a deep gorge resulting in the death of 10 pilgrims and injuries to 33 others.
The security forces, including Army, police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), have laid multi-dimensional cordon of the Teryath-Poni-Shiv Khori area bordering Rajouri district. Armed with surveillance equipment, including drones and sniffer dogs, a massive combing operation has begun in the area and adjoining areas of the district.
Disclaimer: This press release is sourced from News On AIR, Prasar Bharti and Press Information Bureau India (PIB).
