As India prepares to celebrate its 77th Independence Day, the people of Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district are showcasing their deep love and pride for the country. In a heartwarming display of unity and patriotism, a huge crowd gathered at the Chenab Railway Bridge, the highest railway bridge in the world. The event, which included chanting of slogans and hoisting of the Indian flag, was a reflection of the strong sense of national pride and achievement. The iconic bridge, a symbol of India's engineering prowess, served as the perfect backdrop to evoke the spirit of celebration and patriotism. Viewers can catch the video of this historic event online.
The Indian Railways made history today with the successful trial run of a MEMU train on the newly constructed Chenab Rail Bridge, the world's highest railway bridge. The bridge, built between Sangaldan and Reasi, is part of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project which aims to connect the Kashmir valley to the Indian Railway network. The bridge, standing 359 metres above the Chenab River, is set to be completed by the end of this year, making it a monumental engineering feat for the country.
Following the tragic terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district, Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma has approved a financial assistance of Rs 50 lakh each for the families of four victims from Jaipur. Along with the compensation, an agreement has been reached with the state government to provide jobs and other support to the dependents of the deceased. The CM has also reassured that the culprits will not go unpunished under the zero-tolerance policy against terrorism adopted by the central government.
The All-India Congress Committee (AICC) and Shiv Sena have both issued scathing remarks towards prime minister Narendra Modi for his silence on the recent terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir. AICC's Pawan Khera criticized the Modi government for neglecting national security and questioned why the prime minister has not offered any words of sympathy for the victims. Shiv Sena leader Uddhav Thackeray also criticized PM Modi, stating that he has no right to be prime minister if he cannot handle terror attacks.
In the aftermath of the terror attack in Reasi district, Jammu and Kashmir Police have released a sketch of the terrorist involved in the ambush and announced a reward of ₹20 lakh for information about him. The incident occurred on Sunday when a bus carrying pilgrims from various states was fired upon by terrorists, causing it to veer into a gorge. Police have urged people to come forward with any information and have deployed multiple teams to track down the attackers.
Two separate encounters in Jammu division on Tuesday and Wednesday resulted in the death of a CRPF trooper, a terrorist and injuries to five soldiers and an SPO. One terrorist has been killed while the other is still being traced as security forces continue their search operations in Seda Sohal and Chattargalla areas. These incidents occurred after the recent Reasi terrorist attack and raise concerns about the growing presence of terrorists in the region.
The recent attack on a bus in Pouni, Reasi shocked the nation as nine people lost their lives and 41 were injured in the attack. The police have released a sketch of the terrorist and announced a reward of Rs 20 lakh for any useful information. Prime Minister Modi has taken stock of the situation and the Army has launched a massive search operation to track down the terrorist responsible for the attack.
A bus carrying pilgrims from Shiv Khori temple in Jammu and Kashmir came under heavy terrorist fire in the Reasi district, causing the driver to lose control and drive into a deep gorge. 10 people have been confirmed dead in the attack, and 33 others have been injured. The incident occurred on Sunday, at the same time that ministers of the third Modi government were taking oath at Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi. A rescue operation was launched, and initial reports suggest that the victims were not locals and may have been from Uttar Pradesh.
Following the recent terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, social media users are calling out Bollywood actors for their silence. Earlier this month, these same celebrities were vocal in their support for the victims of a similar attack in Gaza, but now they are facing backlash for not speaking out against the attack on pilgrims in Reasi. Despite gaining traction on Twitter, Instagram has blocked the hashtag #AllEyesOnReasi due to its similar connotations to the previous campaign. Criticisms of celebrities like Priyanka Chopra and Madhuri Dixit for not using their platform to speak up for their own country are prevalent on social media.
Nine people, including four members of a family from Jaipur, Rajasthan and two cousins from Balrampur, Uttar Pradesh, lost their lives in a terror attack on a bus carrying pilgrims in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district. The victims were identified as Pooja Saini (30), her 2-year-old son Levansh, her paternal uncle Rajendra Saini (44), his wife Mamta (40), Ruby Verma (22), and her maternal cousin Anurag Verma (16). One more person from UP is believed to have died in the incident, according to an Uttar Pradesh Police official. The attack occurred on Sunday evening, leaving many injured and traumatized.