The French Ambassador to Bharat, Thierry Mathou, expressed his condolences regarding the terror attack in the Reasi district of Jammu & Kashmir. The attack resulted in the loss of nine lives and left over 30 people injured. Ambassador Mathou conveyed his sympathies to the families of the victims and wished a speedy recovery to those injured. He emphasized France’s solidarity with Bharat during this difficult time.
Our deepest condolences to the families of the victims of the attack in #Reasi district of Jammu & Kashmir. We wish the injured a speedy recovery and stand in full solidarity with India.
— Thierry Mathou (@thierry_mathou) June 10, 2024
This incident occurred in the Reasi district on Sunday evening, where terrorists targeted a bus traveling from the Shiv Khori shrine to Katra, causing it to fall into a deep gorge. As a result, nine people were killed, and more than 30 sustained injuries. The bus was attacked around 6.10 pm in the Pouni area of Reasi, which is near the border with Rajouri district.
The Jammu and Kashmir police, along with the Bharatiya Army and the State Disaster Response Force, quickly responded to the incident. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Mohita Sharma confirmed that at least two terrorists were involved in the attack. A massive search operation is currently underway, involving five dedicated teams combing the dense forest area around the incident site. Drones are also being used to assist in the search.
Following the attack, rescue operations were swiftly carried out, and the injured were transported to hospitals in Naraina and Reasi districts for medical treatment. The prompt response from emergency services helped ensure that the injured received timely care.
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Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, strongly condemned the cowardly attack. He offered his condolences to the families of the deceased and assured that the perpetrators would be brought to justice. In a post on X, he stated, “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 and JKP have launched a joint operation to hunt down the terrorists.”
The attack has drawn widespread condemnation, and support has poured in from various quarters. The French Ambassador’s message of solidarity highlights the international community’s support for Bharat in its fight against terrorism. As search and rescue operations continue, the focus remains on bringing the attackers to justice and providing support to the victims and their families.
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