Latest on J&K Terror Incident: 2 terrorists involved, continuous firing for 20 minutes - Police and Witnesses Speak Out

Political leaders across the spectrum, including President Droupadi Murmu, Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, and party chief Mallikarjun Kharge, have condemned the alleged terror attack on a bus carrying pilgrims in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district, resulting in the reported deaths of nine people after the bus plunged into a gorge.

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Key Developments:SSP Reasi Mohita Sharma explained the sequence of events leading to the accident, stating that initial reports indicate terrorists fired upon the passenger bus en route from Shiv Khori to Katra, causing the driver to lose control, resulting in the bus falling into a gorge. 

Key Developments:

1.SSP Reasi Mohita Sharma explained the sequence of events leading to the accident, stating that initial reports indicate terrorists fired upon the passenger bus en route from Shiv Khori to Katra, causing the driver to lose control, resulting in the bus falling into a gorge. Thirty-three people were injured in the incident, and the rescue operation has been completed.Former Sarpanch Bhushan Uppal relayed eyewitness accounts, indicating that one of the terrorists attacked the driver, leading to the bus losing control and subsequently falling into a ditch. Despite the accident, the firing continued for 15 to 20 minutes, resulting in injuries to several passengers.

2.Former Sarpanch Bhushan Uppal relayed eyewitness accounts, indicating that one of the terrorists attacked the driver, leading to the bus losing control and subsequently falling into a ditch. Despite the accident, the firing continued for 15 to 20 minutes, resulting in injuries to several passengers.

3.The Indian Army initiated a search operation in Reasi, utilizing drones to comb the forest area. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) also joined the effort to assist the police and evaluate the ground situation, with a forensic team aiding evidence collection.

The attack coincided with the oath-taking ceremony of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other cabinet ministers.Additionally, Jammu and Kashmir L-G Manoj Sinha visited the injured at Government Jammu Hospital, while Gonda DM Neha Sharma ensured support for victims from Gonda receiving treatment at Jammu Medical College, facilitating communication with their families through video calls.Survivors recounted harrowing experiences, with one describing how the firing persisted even after the bus fell into the ditch, injuring the driver and passengers alike

Political Responses:President Droupadi Murmu and other leaders expressed solidarity with the victims and condemned the attack, emphasizing the need for national unity and swift action against terrorism.Opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, called attention to the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir, urging the government to address the issue effectively.In the face of tragedy, political figures united in condemning the attack and advocating for measures to ensure the safety of citizens in the region.