Reasi Terror Attack: Survivors' chilling accounts of playing dead to survive

Survivors of the Reasi terror attack on Monday shared their harrowing experiences with authorities and the media, revealing that terrorists continued to fire at them even after their bus fell into a deep gorge. The survivors, Hindu pilgrims travelling to Vaishno Devi from Shiv Khori, were forced to play dead to avoid being killed.

The attack, which resulted in the deaths of nine people and injuries to 33 others, involved terrorists opening fire from multiple directions. According to officials, the bus fell into the gorge after the driver was struck by a bullet.

One survivor recounted, "After visiting Mata Vaishno Devi, I went to Shiv Khori. On our way back, about 4-5 kilometres from Shiv Khori, our bus was fired upon. Even after our bus fell into the gorge, the firing continued. The driver was shot, and many passengers were injured in the attack."



Another survivor added, "I went for darshan at Shiv Khori. While returning, our bus was attacked. The bus fell into a ditch, and several people were injured. The terrorists kept firing even after the bus fell. I believe there were 2-3 terrorists. My son saw a man shooting at our bus from behind."


Authorities confirmed that the terrorists aimed to kill every passenger on the bus. The continuous firing after the bus's fall into the gorge emphasised their ruthless intent. Survivors described the traumatic scene, where playing dead was their only hope for survival amidst the relentless attack.

The Reasi terror attack has shocked the region, highlighting the continued threat of terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir. Authorities are intensifying their efforts to track down and apprehend those responsible for this brutal assault on innocent pilgrims.