Omar Abdullah Condemns Attack on Delhi–Srinagar Bus in Haryana

Srinagar, October 18: An elderly Kashmiri passenger was reportedly injured after a luxury bus travelling from Delhi to Srinagar was allegedly attacked with bricks in Haryana late Saturday night.

The incident reportedly occurred around 10:45 pm on October 17 near Divine Star Dhaba. The bus, operated by Star World Ventures, sustained damage to its windowpanes and tail lights.

Claims circulating on social media suggest that the bus was targeted because of its Jammu and Kashmir registration number. Videos purportedly showing the damaged bus and the injured passenger have also surfaced online.

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and several other Kashmiri political leaders condemned the incident and urged Haryana Police to take action against those responsible.

Attack on Kashmir-Bound Passenger Bus in Haryana; Omar Abdullah Seeks Intervention

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has sought the intervention of Haryana Chief Minister and the state police following an alleged attack on a passenger bus travelling to Kashmir in Haryana. Local political leaders have condemned the incident and termed it a hate crime, calling for action against those responsible and ensuring the safety of Kashmiri passengers.

The alleged motive and details of the incident await official confirmation.

Two Detained in Kashmir-Bound Bus Incident in Karnal; FIR Registered

Karnal Police have registered an FIR and detained two men following an incident involving a Jammu and Kashmir-bound passenger bus near Divine Star Dhaba on October 17.

According to police, a preliminary investigation suggests the altercation arose from a parking dispute between the bus driver and occupants of a private car. The bus windows were allegedly damaged, leaving one passenger injured.

The accused, identified as Mohit and Sawan, are residents of Karnal district. Police have also seized the car allegedly involved in the incident.

Karnal Police have denied any hate-crime angle, urging the public not to believe rumours circulating on social media. Further legal proceedings are underway.