J&K-Bound Bus Attacked | Srinagar, Oct. 19: A private bus travelling from Delhi to Srinagar was attacked with stones and bricks in Haryana’s Karnal district on October 17. The attackers allegedly called the driver a “terrorist” after seeing the vehicle’s Jammu and Kashmir registration plate. The attack damaged several windows and injured an elderly passenger.
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The incident occurred around 10:30 pm when the bus stopped at Divine Star Dhaba in Nilokheri for passengers to have dinner. An argument reportedly broke out between a bus passenger and two men travelling in a car.
J&K-Bound Bus Attacked | Attackers Allegedly Threatened Passengers
According to the bus driver, Waqar Choudhary, the men demanded that the bus leave the parking area. They allegedly shouted, “Remove this terrorist vehicle from here.”
When the driver questioned them, the argument escalated. The men allegedly threw stones and bricks at the bus, breaking its windowpanes.
The driver also alleged that the attackers threatened to shoot passengers, burn the bus and kill those onboard. An elderly passenger suffered injuries from broken glass. The bus later resumed its journey towards Srinagar.
Haryana Police Say Dispute Started Over Parking
The incident drew attention after a video showing the damaged bus circulated on social media. Several people called for an investigation into whether hostility towards Kashmiris motivated the attack.
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah described the incident as unfortunate. He urged the Haryana government and police to take action against those responsible and ensure passenger safety.
Haryana Police identified the two accused as Mohit and Sawan, residents of Karnal district. Police said preliminary findings indicated that the confrontation began over parking and giving way.
Officials maintained that they had not found evidence establishing a religious or region-based hate crime. Police said the argument escalated before the men allegedly damaged the bus.
Police Register Case, Seize Car
Police initially said no formal complaint had been filed by the bus passengers or driver. However, authorities registered a case following a complaint from the dhaba manager.
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Police also seized the car allegedly involved in the incident. Officials said the two sides had reportedly reached a compromise, with the accused agreeing to compensate for the damage.
The investigation is continuing. Police have appealed to the public not to spread unverified claims about the incident.
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