Pilgrims Feared Dead as Bus Falls into Gorge in J&K, Terror Attack Suspected

Pilgrims Feared Dead as Bus Falls into Gorge in J&K, Terror Attack Suspected

Keywords: Pilgrims, Bus Accident, Gorge, Jammu and Kashmir, Terror Attack

Jammu, June 16: In a tragic incident, a bus carrying pilgrims plunged into a deep gorge in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ramban district on Thursday, June 16. Several passengers are feared dead, and many others are injured.

The bus was reportedly ferrying pilgrims back from a religious shrine when it met with the accident. According to initial reports, the driver lost control of the vehicle, causing it to fall hundreds of feet into the gorge.

Rescue operations are underway, but the rugged terrain is making it difficult for responders to reach the site. Helicopters have been deployed to assist in the evacuation of the injured.

Authorities suspect that the accident may have been the result of a terror attack. The bus was traveling on a highway often targeted by militants in the past. A bomb disposal squad has been dispatched to investigate the possibility of an explosion.

The incident has sparked outrage and condolences from across the country. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his grief and announced that all possible assistance would be provided to the affected families.

The identity of the victims is yet to be ascertained. The injured have been rushed to nearby hospitals for medical treatment.

The accident has cast a shadow over the ongoing yatra season in Jammu and Kashmir. Authorities have ordered a thorough investigation into the incident and have stepped up security along the pilgrimage route.