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A bus carrying pilgrims to the holy shrine of Shiv Khori in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district on Sunday fell into a gorge, resulting in the tragic loss of nine lives.
According to initial reports, the bus was attacked by two masked terrorists who opened fire near Kanda Chandi Morh, causing the driver to lose control and the vehicle to plunge into the gorge.
The incident has been confirmed by the Reasi Deputy Commissioner, who was on his way to the scene of the accident.
A rescue operation has been launched by the police and security forces, and officials are working to provide immediate medical attention to the injured.
The cowardly terrorist attack has drawn widespread condemnation, with political leaders expressing their condolences and offering support to the victims and their families.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi called the attack a 'cowardly terrorist attack' and said it reflects the worrying security situation in Jammu and Kashmir.
Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge condemned the attack as a 'dastardly terrorist attack on our people and deliberate affront to our National Security.'
Union minister Amit Shah said he was 'deeply pained' by the incident and added that the culprits 'will not be spared and will face the wrath of the law.'
The attack comes just three weeks after tourists were fired upon in Pahalgam, highlighting the ongoing security challenges in Jammu and Kashmir.
The government and security forces are working to maintain peace and normalcy in the region, and the perpetrators of this heinous act will be brought to justice.
Source: 9 pilgrims dead as bus falls into a gorge in J&K, terror attack suspected