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Pakistan-backed terror outfit The Resistance Front (TRF) has claimed responsibility for the attack on Hindu pilgrims in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district.

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Lashkar-e-Tayyiba (LeT)'s front TRF released a message in which it warned of more such attacks on "tourists and non-locals" and said that the Reasi attack was just the "beginning of a renewed start".

At least 10 people lost their lives and 33 were wounded after the bus rolled down a gorge in the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday (Jun 9).

The bus, en route from Shiv Khori temple to Mata Vaishno Devi shrine at Katra, was targeted by terrorists at around 6:10 pm when it reached the Pouni area.

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At least two 'terrorists' involved in Reasi attack

J&K police on Monday said that at least two 'terrorists' were involved in the attack.

"As per eyewitnesses, two (terrorists) were there. A combing operation is underway in the area. Five teams have been formed to search in the area," news agency ANI quoted Reasi Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Mohita Sharma as saying.

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Bhushan Uppal, a former Sarpanch alleged that the firing continued for nearly 15-20 minutes. Following this, the driver was shot in the head.

"As soon as we came to know that terrorists attacked the vehicle, we rushed to the spot and started rescuing people travelling in the bus which was targeted by the terrorists. When we asked the injured people, they told us that one of the terrorists shot the bus driver in the head. The driver lost control and the vehicle fell into the ditch. They (terrorists) did not stop firing and kept firing for 15 to 20 minutes, because of which some passengers also sustained bullet injuries," he said.

PM Modi takes stock of situation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took stock of the situation and directed Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha to ensure all possible assistance to the families.

“The Hon’ble 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,” Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said.

Sinha said that a joint operation to locate the terrorists was underway and the ones behind the attack would 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,” he 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.

(With inputs from agencies)