Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, June 9 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday took stock of the situation arising out of the terror attack on pilgrims in Reasi district in which nine people were killed.
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Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said the Prime Minister directed him to constantly monitor the situation and ensure all possible help to the affected families.
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi took stock of the situation and directed me to constantly monitor the situation and to ensure all possible assistance to the families,” Sinha said in a post on X.
The Lieutenant Governor said that security forces have launched a joint operation to hunt down the terrorists and those behind the attack will be punished soon.
“I strongly condemn the cowardly terror attack on a bus in Reasi. My condolences to the family members of the martyred civilians. Our security forces & JKP have launched a joint operation to hunt down the terrorists,” Sinha said.
“All those behind this heinous act will be punished soon. Hon’ble PM has also directed that all the injured are provided the best possible medical care & assistance,” he added.
Union Minister Rajnath Singh described the terror attack on a bus carrying pilgrims Reasi locality as “extremely reprehensible”.
“The attack on the bus carrying pilgrims in Reasi, Jammu and Kashmir is extremely reprehensible,” Singh said on ‘X’.
“My heart goes out to the families of those who have lost their loved ones in this heinous act against pilgrims. I also pray for the speedy recovery of the injured,” he said.
Union Minister Amit Shah said those involved in the dastardly terror attack on pilgrims Reasi will not be spared and will face the wrath of the law.
Soon after taking oath as Union Minister for the second time on Sunday, Shah said he had spoken to Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and DGP R R Swain and took stock of the situation arising after the terror attack.
“Deeply pained by the incident of the attack on pilgrims in Reasi, J&K. Spoke to the Lieutenant Governor and the DGP, J&K, and inquired about the incident. The culprits of this dastardly attack will not be spared and will face the wrath of the law,” he wrote on ‘X’.
Shah said the local administration is working on a war footing to provide immediate medical attention.
“May the Almighty give the loved ones of the deceased the strength to bear this pain. I also pray for the speedy recovery of the injured,” he said.
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh has also strongly condemned the terror attack and called for adequate medicare to the injured. He expressed sympathies with the families of those killed in the attack.
Meanwhile, the Congress on Sunday condemned the gruesome terror attack on a bus carrying pilgrims that resulted in 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 while PM, Narendra Modi and his NDA Government get sworn in and heads of several countries are in the country, a dastardly terrorist attack on a bus carrying pilgrims has resulted in loss of lives of at least 10 Indians.”
“We unequivocally condemn this gruesome terror attack on our people and deliberate affront to our National Security,” he said in a post on X.
The Congress president said just three weeks ago, tourists were fired upon in Pahalgam and several terror incidents in J&K are continuing unabated.
“All the chest-thumping propaganda of bringing peace and normalcy by the Modi (now NDA) Government rings hollow. India stands united against terrorism,” Kharge said.
“Our heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims wish and pray for the speedy recovery of the injured. The Government and authorities should provide immediate assistance and compensation to the victims,” he said.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said the cowardly terrorist attack on a bus carrying pilgrims from Shivkhodi temple in J&K’s Reasi district is extremely saddening.
“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 stands 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, J&K is extremely sad and condemnable. Terrorism is a violent act against humanity against which the entire country stands in solidarity.”
“I pray for peace to all the departed souls and speedy recovery of the injured. My deepest condolences to the bereaved families,” she said in a post. (PTI)
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