President Droupadi Murmu along with several other leaders expressed their deepest condolences over the loss of lives in the Reasi terror attack and condemned the Jammu and Kashmir bus attack.
As many as nine people are feared dead and 33 others injured in the attack on the Jammu and Kashmir bus.
President Droupadi Murmu said in a post on I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured.”
Terming the act as a crime against humanity, Murmu added: “I am anguished by the terrorist attack on a bus carrying pilgrims in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir. This cowardly act is a crime against humanity and must be condemned with the strongest words. The nation supports the families of the victims. I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday took stock of the situation arising from the terrorist attack on pilgrims in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir, in which nine people were killed.
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said the Prime Minister directed him to constantly monitor the situation and ensure all possible help to the affected families.
“Honourable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi took stock of the situation and directed me to constantly monitor it and ensure all possible assistance to the families,” Sinha said in a post on X.
The lieutenant governor said security forces have launched a joint operation to hunt down the terrorists and those behind the Jammu and Kashmir bus attack will be punished soon.
“I strongly condemn the cowardly terrorist attack on a bus in Reasi. My deepest condolences to the families of the martyred civilians. Our security forces and the JKP have launched a joint operation to hunt down the terrorists,” he said.
“All those behind this heinous act will be punished soon. The honorable Prime Minister has also ordered that all the injured receive the best possible medical care and assistance,” he added.
Union Minister and BJP leader Jagat Prakash Nadda said: “Deeply pained by the cowardly attack on the bus carrying pilgrims in Reasi, J&K, my deepest condolences to the families of those who lost their loved ones in this act atrocious attack against the pilgrims. Praying for the speedy recovery of the injured and that God gives strength to the grieving families to endure the pain during this difficult time.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, in a post on X, called the attack “extremely sad” and paid tribute to the deceased.
“The cowardly attack on the bus carrying pilgrims in Jammu and Kashmir is extremely sad. My humble tributes to the souls of the departed! My deepest condolences to the bereaved families. I pray to Lord Shri Ram to grant the souls of the departed a place at His feet and to provide quick recovery to all the injured,” Yogi said in a social media post.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami also condemned the attack and said, “The news of several casualties in the terrorist attack on devotees in Reasi, Jammu and Kashmir is extremely worrying. I condemn this cowardly attack and can say with full confidence that these enemies of humanity will not be saved,” Dhami said.
“I pray to God for peace for the souls of the deceased, strength for the grieving families to endure this immense pain and a speedy recovery for the injured,” he added.
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai expressed condolences for
“Sad news is coming about the death of 10 people in a terrorist attack on a bus carrying pilgrims from Shiv Khori temple in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir. There are also reports that many people were injured in the attack. This coward attack by terrorists is highly condemnable and I strongly denounce it,” Sai said.
“I pray to God for the peace of the souls of the deceased and to give strength to the grieving families, as well as for the speedy recovery of the injured,” he added.
BJP leader Dilip Ghosh linked the attack with the political scenario and said: “Results are now being seen that the INDI Coalition won 232 seats. In Kashmir, a terrorist attack targeted a bus carrying Hindu pilgrims , and the passengers were shot. Ten passengers were killed and many others were injured,” Ghosh said on his official Twitter account.
“Those who have hidden in their burrows for so long are now trying to raise their heads again. But they will not last long. We will suppress them with a firm hand. There is no place for terrorists in Bharat,” he added.
The Congress condemned the gruesome terror attack on a bus carrying pilgrims that led to the loss of nine lives and said the incident reflects the true picture of the worrying security situation in Jammu and Kashmir.
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said: “Even as Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and his NDA government take oath and heads of several countries are in the country, a cowardly terror attack on a bus carrying pilgrims has caused the loss of lives of at least 10 Indians.”
“We unequivocally condemn this horrific terrorist attack against our people and a deliberate affront to our National Security,” he said in a post on X.
The Congress president said that just three weeks ago, tourists were fired upon in Pahalgam and several terrorist incidents in Jammu and Kashmir continue unabated.
“All the propaganda of bringing peace and normalcy by the Modi government (now NDA) rings hollow. India is united against terrorism,” Kharge said.
“Our deepest condolences to the families of the victims, we wish and pray for the speedy recovery of the injured. The Government and authorities must provide immediate assistance and compensation to the victims,” he said.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said the cowardly terror attack on a bus carrying pilgrims from Shivkhodi temple in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir is extremely sad.
“This shameful incident is the true picture of the worrying security situation in Jammu and Kashmir,” Gandhi said in a post on X.
“I express my deepest condolences to all the bereaved families and hope for the speedy recovery of the injured. The entire country is united against terrorism,” the former Congress chief said.
Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said: “The cowardly terrorist attack on a bus full of pilgrims in Reasi, Jammu and Kashmir is extremely sad and condemnable. Terrorism is a violent act against humanity against which the entire country shows solidarity.”
“I pray for peace for all the souls of the deceased and a speedy recovery for the injured. My deepest condolences to the bereaved families,” he said in a post.
The attack occurred on the bus heading from Shiv Khori temple to Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Katra, near Teryath village in Poni area. The 53-seater bus left the road and plunged into a deep gorge after the shots were fired around 6:15 p.m.
(With contributions from Agencies)