Srinagar, Oct 18 (NVI): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has urged the Haryana government and police to identify those responsible for an alleged stone-pelting attack on a passenger bus travelling from Delhi to Srinagar, in which an elderly Kashmiri passenger was reportedly injured.
The bus, operated by Star World Ventures and carrying around 40 passengers, was allegedly attacked near Divine Star Dhaba in Haryana, according to details available on Sunday.
Unidentified persons allegedly abused the driver before pelting stones at the vehicle, damaging its window glass. An elderly passenger sustained injuries in the incident, while other passengers were reportedly left frightened.
Reacting to the incident, Abdullah described it as unfortunate and called upon Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini and the state police to take prompt action against those involved.
He urged the authorities to identify the culprits and ensure that such incidents are not repeated, according to the details available.
National Conference spokesperson Imran Nabi Dar also condemned the alleged attack, describing it as a hate crime.
In a post on X, Dar said stones and bricks were pelted at a Jammu and Kashmir-registered bus near Kurukshetra, leaving an elderly Kashmiri passenger injured and causing fear among families travelling in the vehicle.
He urged the Haryana Police to take cognisance of the incident, identify those responsible and initiate appropriate legal action against them.
The incident has prompted calls for a thorough investigation and action against those involved.
The circumstances leading to the alleged attack and the identities of the persons responsible were yet to be officially established.—(NVI)
