Four people were killed and 22 others injured after a bus full of pilgrims on route to Mata Vaishno Devi shrine base camp caught fire near Shani Dev temple in Katra on Thursday. According to some eyewitnesses, the fire started after a mysterious blast inside the vehicle. Several people have received severe burn injuries, as per reports.
The police rushed to the spot and have ruled out the terror angle in the incident. The injured have been hospitalized, they said.
The Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Jammu Zone in a statement said, “Bus no JK14/1831 on way from Katra to Jammu caught fire about 1 km from Katra. Probable cause is being ascertained. FSL team deputed on spot. Details will follow.”
A forensic team is looking into the cause of the fire.
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha in a statement issued by his office said, “Extremely pained by the loss of lives in the tragic bus incident in Katra. I offer my deepest condolences to the bereaved families and prayers for the speedy recovery of the injured. Directed district administration to ensure best possible treatment to the injured.”
An ex-gratia of Rs 5 lakh each will be given to the families of those who died in the incident, another statement said. “An ex-gratia of Rs. 5 lakh each would be given to the next of kin of those who have lost their lives due to the unfortunate bus incident in Katra. Rs. 1 Lakh would be given to those seriously injured,” it read.
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