”Driver Acted Bravely, Foiled Major Conspiracy”: J&K BJP Chief on Reasi Attack
Ravinder Raina Commends Heroic Actions of Bus Driver and Conductor in Reasi Attack
13.06.2024: Jammu and Kashmir BJP President Ravinder Raina praised the bravery of a bus driver and conductor who lost their lives in a terrorist attack in Reasi district. During his visit to the bereaved families, Raina expressed the nation’s solidarity with them and condemned the cowardly act committed by terrorists.
Speaking to reporters, Raina said, “The cowardly Pakistanis have committed a very big sin… A bus was attacked in Reasi, in which at least 10 people lost their lives. Many people were injured in this terrorist attack.” He lauded the courage of the driver, Vijay Kumar, and the conductor, Arun Kumar, who acted valiantly to thwart the terrorists’ plans.
“The bus driver from Reasi, Vijay Kumar, who showed great courage, was martyred and lost his life. Similarly, Arun Ji, a bus conductor from the Katra region, also lost his life. They acted bravely and foiled the terrorists’ major conspiracy. I came here to express my condolences to their families. The whole country and Jammu & Kashmir are with them,” Raina added.
Raina also shared a video on X (formerly Twitter), meeting the families and expressing his condolences. “Met the bereaved families of late bus driver Vijay Kumar and late bus conductor Arun Kumar who sacrificed their lives in the terrorist attack in Reasi and expressed condolences,” he posted.
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Condemns the Attack
Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, called the attack a crime against humanity and urged people to trust in the courage of the security forces and J&K police. “Three days back, terrorists committed a heinous crime against humanity in Reasi. Everyone has anger about it, and I can understand that. I want you all to have trust in the courage of security forces and J&K police. We will be at ease only after eliminating terrorists and their supporters from J&K,” Sinha stated.
Police Efforts and Investigation
The Jammu and Kashmir police released a sketch of one of the terrorists involved in the Reasi attack and announced a reward of ₹20 lakh for information leading to his capture. The sketch was created based on eyewitness descriptions. The bus, carrying pilgrims from the Shiv Khori shrine to Katra, was attacked by terrorists around 6.10 pm on June 9 in the Pouni area of Reasi district, near the Rajouri district border.
The police believe the terrorist group Lashkar-e-Taiba is behind the attack and have formed 11 teams to investigate the incident.