The survivors of the Reasi terror attack recounted their terrifying ordeal to authorities and the media on Monday. They revealed that terrorists continued firing at them even after their bus plunged into a deep gorge, forcing many to play dead to survive.
The attack targeted a bus carrying Hindu pilgrims traveling from Jammu and Kashmir’s Shiv Khori to Vaishno Devi. Nine people have been confirmed dead, and 33 others are injured. Authorities reported that the terrorists opened fire from multiple directions. The bus fell into the gorge when the driver was struck by a bullet.
An eyewitness described the relentless nature of the attack to India Today, stating that the firing on the wrecked bus lasted for around 20 minutes.
“After visiting Mata Vaishno Devi, I went to Shiv Khori. While returning, about 4-5 km away, our bus came under fire. Even after our bus fell into the ditch, the firing continued. The driver was shot, and many others were injured,” a survivor told ANI.
Another survivor confirmed the sustained gunfire. “I went for darshan of Shiv Khori. While returning, some people opened fire on our bus. Later, the bus fell into a ditch. Several people were injured in the incident. The firing did not stop even after the bus fell. I think there were 2-3 terrorists. My son saw a man firing on our bus from behind,” he added.
An eyewitness told the channel that 6-7 terrorists had attacked the bus, as bullets were fired from all sides of the road. The survivors’ testimonies highlight the brutal and coordinated nature of the attack, underscoring the tragic loss of life and the harrowing experience endured by those who survived.
