Bus Carrying Amarnath Pilgrims Injured In Bus Accident In J&K

The group of devotees, all from Madhya Pradesh, were on their way to Vaishno Devi after completing the Amarnath pilgrimage when the incident occurred.

Hospital officials said the injured pilgrims are being provided appropriate care.

Source : ABP Majha Digital

At least 10 pilgrims returning from the Amarnath Yatra were injured after the bus they were travelling in met with an accident in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday afternoon, officials said.

The group of devotees, all from Madhya Pradesh, were on their way to Vaishno Devi after completing the Amarnath pilgrimage when the incident occurred. The accident reportedly took place early in the day.

"Ten–11 people have been injured. All of us are from Madhya Pradesh. We were travelling from Amarnath to Vaishno Devi and had left at 3 am. After the accident, we were brought to the hospital. We are receiving good treatment here," said one of the injured pilgrims.

Another pilgrim, Bhagirath, who hails from Mandsaur, said, "I am from Mandsaur in MP. We had come for the yatra. The accident happened in Kulgam. I have sustained an injury to my eye...The arrangements here are good."

Most Injuries Are Minor, Say Doctors

Dr Tariq, an orthopaedic specialist at GMC Anantnag, confirmed that around 8 to 10 injured pilgrims were brought to the facility.

"We have 8-10 people here. Most of them have injuries on their head. Orthopaedically, they are all stable. After due investigations, all of them will likely be discharged in an hour. One person with chest trauma will be retained here, the rest of them will be discharged,” he told ANI.

Hospital officials said the injured pilgrims are being provided appropriate care, and local authorities are monitoring the situation closely. As of now, there is no report of any fatality.

The accident has once again highlighted the challenges faced by pilgrims navigating the mountainous terrain of Jammu and Kashmir, especially during long spiritual journeys like the Amarnath and Vaishno Devi yatras.