Anguished by terror attack on bus in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi, says President Murmu; PM Modi takes stock of situation

President Droupadi Murmu calls Reasi terrorist attack a “dastardly act”; PM Modi takes stock of situation

President Droupadi Murmu said the terrorist attack on June 9 on a bus carrying pilgrims was a "dastardly act" and that the nation stood with the victims' families.

Eight people were killed and 33 injured as terrorists struck a bus carrying pilgrims from Uttar Pradesh in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district on Sunday evening, opening fire on the vehicle which fell into a gorge, a senior police officer has said.

"I am anguished by the terrorist attack on a bus carrying pilgrims in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir. This dastardly act is a crime against humanity, and must be condemned in the strongest words. The nation stands with the families of the victims. I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured," Mr. Murmu said in a post on X.

Earlier, in another post, the President had said she was "deeply distressed to learn of a bus accident in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir in which a number of pilgrims have died".

"My condolences to the families of the victims. I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured," Ms. Murmu had said in the post, which was later deleted.

 Prime Minister Narendra Modi took stock of the situation arising out of the terror attack on pilgrims in Reasi district,

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said the Prime Minister directed him to constantly monitor the situation and ensure all possible help to the affected families.