Omar takes up attack on Srinagar-bound bus with Haryana, seeks stringent action
The reported attack on a Kashmir-bound passenger bus in Haryana has united political voices in Jammu and Kashmir in condemnation, with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah seeking strict action and opposition leaders calling for accountability. The incident reportedly occurred near Kurukshetra on Saturday night, when a bus travelling from Delhi to Srinagar was pelted with stones and bricks, injuring an elderly passenger and frightening those on board.
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday took up the matter with the Haryana chief minister, expressing concern over the safety of the passengers and seeking stringent action against the culprits. The incident has also drawn strong condemnation from Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Conference president Sajad Lone and National Conference spokesman Imran Nabi Dar, who called for the attackers to be identified and prosecuted. Kashmir’s chief cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has also expressed concern over reports of threats against J&K-registered vehicles.
CM Omar Abdullah has taken up the incident involving an attack on a Jammu and Kashmir-bound bus in Haryana with the state government, seeking stringent action against those responsible and measures to ensure the safety of passengers.
The Chief Minister’s Office has conveyed its concern to the Government of Haryana over the incident and the safety and well-being of the passengers. The Haryana administration has assured prompt and stringent action in accordance with the law.
Reacting to the incident, the Chief Minister said in a post on X, “This unfortunate incident should never have taken place. I hope the Haryana government led by Nayab Singh Saini and Haryana Police catch the culprits and take action to ensure these things don’t happen again.”
The bus, travelling from Delhi to Srinagar with around 40 passengers on board, was reportedly attacked by unidentified persons near Kurukshetra in Haryana, who allegedly pelted it with stones and bricks. An elderly Kashmiri passenger sustained injuries in the incident.
The Jammu and Kashmir Government stands with the affected passengers and is closely monitoring the situation.
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq wrote on X “Disturbed to learn about the attack on a Kashmir bound bus in Haryana, leaving an elderly passenger injured and others traumatised. Reports of threats against J&K-registered vehicles are causing concern among people. Those in authority must ensure the safety of Kashmiri travellers and take swift and strict legal action against those responsible.
National Conference spokesman Imran Nabi Dar said “We condemn the murderous attack on innocent people and demand action against the perpetrators”.
Sajad Lone also strongly condemned the attack on the passenger bus in Haryana, describing it as a hate-driven act of violence against ordinary citizens.
Reports said that the Srinagar bound bus was targeted at 10.45 pm on Saturday between Karnal and Kurukshetra. Windowpanes of the airconditioned bus were smashed by miscreants.