Gunmen fired on a bus carrying Hindu pilgrims, sending it into a gorge.
What Happened
The bus was carrying Hindu pilgrims when suspected militants opened fire on it, causing the driver to lose control and the bus to plunge into a deep gorge. Officials initially reported 10 deaths and later revised the figure to nine.
Evidence Concerning Targeting or Motive
Police said the bus carrying Hindu pilgrims was ambushed by suspected militants. No group's claim of responsibility has been confirmed by the sources listed here, and an official finding of religious motive is not stated.
Casualties / Displacement
- Fatalities
- 9 confirmed
- Injuries
- 33 confirmed
- Displaced
- Unknown
Where credible sources differ, the archive shows confirmed figures and reported estimates separately rather than a single exact number.
Sources
Methodology
This record distinguishes documented facts from allegations, estimates and disputed interpretations, and may be revised as reliable evidence emerges. Last reviewed 2026-10-01. Read our research methodology.