BUS FIRE
Tensions rise in Manipur: Fatal shooting & bus torching incidents escalate security concerns
Unidentified assailants fatally shot a young man in Meijao Mamang Leikai, Wangoi police station area, Imphal West district. The victim was found with a gunshot wound to the back of his head. Meanwhile, a mob stopped and set ablaze a bus carrying CRPF personnel at Kangpokpi bazar in Kangpokpi district.
Reasi terror attack: Home Ministry hands over probe to NIA after Amit Shah reviews situation
The terrorists opened fire at the 53-seater bus when it was en route from Shiv Khori temple to Mata Vaishno Devi shrine at Katra. The decision came a day after Union Home Minister Amit Shah reviewed the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir and preparations for the annual Amarnath yatra in two back-to-back meetings.
UP CM Yogi Adityanath offers financial assistance to kin of victims of Kuwait fire tragedy, Reasi terror attack
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath extended financial aid to families of two Gorakhpur workers who died in a Kuwait fire and to pilgrims injured in a terrorist attack in Jammu's Reasi. He facilitated the return of their bodies and offered condolences, presenting Rs 5 lakh each to the bereaved families and Rs 1 lakh each to the injured.
'Terrorists panicked, fired randomly': How security forces thwarted terror plot in Kathua
The terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district unfolded in a tense sequence, starting with two suspected infiltrators seeking water from villagers, who grew suspicious and raised an alarm. The terrorists responded with indiscriminate firing, injuring one person. Security forces engaged the terrorists, killing one while the other continued to resist. CRPF jawan Kabir Dass was critically injured and later succumbed to his wounds. Despite the intensity, DIG Sunil Gupta and SSP Anayat Ali Choudhary narrowly escaped harm. This incident follows a recent attack on a bus carrying pilgrims, highlighting ongoing security challenges in the region.
J&K: One terrorist killed in exchange of firing with security forces in Saida Sukhal village; operation underway
One terrorist killed in exchange of firing with security forces in Saida Sukhal village in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district on Tuesday, informed police. "I am in continuous online contact with DC Kathua Rakesh Minhas in the wake of terrorist attack on a house in village Saida in Hiranagar sector close to the International Border. I am also in touch with SSP Kathua Sh Anayat Ali Choudhary who is on the spot," said Minister Jitendra Singh.
How terror struck a pilgrim bus in Reasi an hour before PM Modi's oath ceremony
Reasi terror attack: Just before PM Modi's swearing-in ceremony in New Delhi, a tragic incident unfolded in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district. A bus carrying pilgrims from Uttar Pradesh and Delhi fell into a gorge after terrorists fired upon it, claiming the lives of at least nine individuals, including three women, and injuring 33 others.
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Reasi Terror Attack: Survivors' chilling accounts of playing dead to survive
Survivors of the Reasi terror attack recounted their ordeal on Monday, describing how terrorists continued to fire at them even after their bus fell into a deep gorge. The attack, targeting Hindu pilgrims travelling from Shiv Khori to Vaishno Devi, left nine dead and 33 injured. Survivors were forced to play dead to escape the relentless gunfire.
Reasi terror attack: NIA team reaches J-K, to coordinate with local police
Terrorists opened fire at the 53-seater bus, on its way from the Shiv Khori temple to the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Katra, causing it to veer off the road and fall into a deep gorge near the Teryath village of the Poni area on Sunday. The bus was ferrying pilgrims from Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Delhi.
Nine pilgrims killed, 33 injured as terrorists attack bus in J&K's Reasi
The officials said that the bus came under a suspected terrorist attack in the Kanda area of Teryath Village in Reasi district when it was on way from Shiv Khori temple to Katra, the base camp of Mata Vaishno Devi.
J-K: Search operation underway in Reasi after terror attack
State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) has also arrived in Reasi and drones are also being used in search operation in dense forest areas in and around the incident site.
Seven Vaishno Devi pilgrims from Bulandshahr, including a 6-month-old child, killed in bus accident on Ambala highway; 20 injured
Seven members of a family died and over 20 were injured when a mini-bus they were traveling in met with an accident on the Ambala-Delhi-Jammu National Highway. The victims were pilgrims en route to the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine. Dr. Kaushal Kumar, Medical Officer at Civil Hospital Ambala Cantt, confirmed the incident and stated that authorities are investigating the cause.
Air India plane forced to make an emergency landing after its engine erupted into flames, with 179 passengers on board
An Air India Express aircraft carrying passengers from Pune to Kochi caught fire in Bengaluru, resulting in an emergency evacuation of 179 passengers, including six crew members, who were stranded in the Karnataka capital for almost thirteen hours. Smoke was seen coming from the engine, leading to an evacuation with slides being deployed.
Jammu and Kashmir terror attack: Injured tourist couple's condition improves, say officials
Tourist couple Tabrez and Farah Khan injured in a terrorist firing in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam area are now stable and showing signs of improvement while undergoing treatment at the Army's 92 Base Hospital. Farah sustained a shoulder injury and Tabrez faced more serious injuries to his face. The attack was made by motorcycle-borne terrorists.
Tourist bus fire in Haryana kills 9, injures 17
A tragic bus fire in Haryana's Nuh district killed nine people, including five women and a 12-year-old girl, and injured 17. The bus, carrying 60 pilgrims from Punjab, caught fire on the KMP Expressway. Despite warnings, the driver continued driving before fleeing the scene. An FIR has been registered against him. Most injured passengers have been treated, while three remain hospitalized. Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire.
Madhya Pradesh: Bus carrying polling personnel, burst into flames, EVMs destroyed. Watch video
A bus carrying polling officials and electronic voting machines caught fire in Madhya Pradesh's Betul district, causing damage to a few EVMs, according to a senior official. However, no polling staff and the driver of the bus suffered any injury in the incident, Betul Collector Narendra Suryavanshi told PTI over phone.
Firing at Salman Khan's House: Mumbai police declares gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, brother wanted in case
Mumbai Police have declared gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and his brother Anmol Bishnoi as wanted accused in the case related to the firing outside Bollywood actor Salman Khan's house in Bandra. The police have filed additional sections to the FIR and have arrested two suspects who carried out the firing. The suspects have confessed to acting on Lawrence Bishnoi's orders. Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has assured Salman Khan of stringent action and enhanced security.
Traffic chaos in capital? No surprise as nearly 80 ageing buses break down in Delhi daily: Police data
DTC buses in Delhi frequently break down, causing chaos. Plans to replace old buses with electric ones to alleviate the issue. The buses are crucial for NCR residents, carrying over 41 lakh passengers daily.
Gujarat: Two dead, several injured after cement tanker hits bus in Nadiad
Two people died and several were injured when a cement tanker collided with a bus on the Ahmedabad-Vadodara Expressway in Nadiad. The bus broke the roadside railing and fell 25 feet. The bus was en route from Ahmedabad to Pune with 23 passengers when the tanker driver suddenly turned left, causing the collision. Treatment is underway for the injured, and legal action will be taken against the tanker driver.
Delhi gets 350 more electric buses, total at 1,650
The specialy designed buses have advanced features like GPS, disc brakes, fire detectors, and alarm system.
Delhi: Five dead after bus collides with car on Yamuna Expressway
According to Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Shailesh Pandey, "5 people have died in the road accident that took place on the Yamuna Expressway. The incident took place when a bus enroute to Noida from Agra hit a divider, lost control and collided with a car."
Inspiring chronicles of grandmotherland
Every place her grandmother took her to and every activity was geared to fire her imagination about India. It worked, as the stories the child told her grandmother during this all-too-brief holiday reflected her experiences, albeit in ways that even my perceptive friend did not anticipate. And, best of all, she had the foresight to actually write down the wondrous tales that the little girl narrated, replete with elephants and conch shells, unicorns, strawberries and pink clouds.
Death toll in Guna accident rises to 13; ill-fated bus had no permit, fitness certificate
Twelve bus passengers were killed and 14 others sustained injuries in the fire, Guna district's Superintendent of Police told PTI. The ill-fated bus was on its way to Aaron while the dumper was headed towards Guna when the accident occurred at around 9 pm, police said.
Maharashtra: 25 people charred to death as bus catches fire on Samruddhi Mahamarg Expressway
"25 bodies are extracted from the bus. A total of 32 people were travelling in the bus. 6-8 people are injured. Injured are being shifted to Buldhana Civil Hospital," said Buldhana Police Deputy SP Baburao Mahamuni.
Mumbai: Electric bus of BEST catches fire in depot; working to identify cause, says Tata Motors
A civic official said the fire started in the AC unit installed on the roof of the bus. As the bus was empty, nobody was injured, he added. In a statement Tata Motors confirmed the incident.
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