Omar Abdullah seeks action over attack on J&K-bound bus in Haryana

SRINAGAR: The J&K government and political parties in the union territory have jointly condemned the attack on a Srinagar-bound bus in Haryana. CM Omar Abdullah's office conveyed its concern to the Haryana government, which assured prompt and stringent action. In a tweet on X, Omar Abdullah wrote, "This unfortunate incident should never have taken place. I hope the Haryana govt led by Nayab Singh Saini and Haryana Police catch the culprits & take action to ensure these things don’t happen again."

The bus, carrying approximately 40 passengers from Delhi to Srinagar, was reportedly attacked by unidentified individuals near Kurukshetra in Haryana. They allegedly threw stones and bricks at the vehicle. An elderly Kashmiri passenger sustained injuries during the incident. PDP legislator Waheed ur Rehman Para termed it a hate crime, demanding arrests and accountability.

Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq called it disturbing, urging authorities to ensure the safety of Kashmiri travelers and take swift legal action against the perpetrators. J&K BJP spokesman Altaf Thakur condemned targeting people based on their Kashmiri identity, emphasizing that such incidents are unacceptable in Modi's India.