Amarnath Yatra: Pilgrims Forced to Leap from Moving Bus as Brakes Fail; Indian Army Prevents Tragedy

A video circulated on social media depicted pilgrims jumping out of the moving bus. Prompt action by security forces averted the bus from plummeting into a ravine. Thankfully, no fatalities were reported in the incident.

Officials stated that the bus carried 40 pilgrims returning to Hoshiarpur, Punjab. They explained that upon reaching Nachlana near Banihal, the driver was unable to halt the vehicle due to brake failure, resulting in ten injuries, including six men, three women, and one child.

Witnessing pilgrims leaping from the bus, Army troops and police reacted swiftly, using stones to halt the bus’s descent towards a stream. Quick Reaction Teams and ambulances were dispatched, providing medical aid and first aid to the injured on-site.

Disturbing visuals captured people escaping the bus while security forces raced to prevent it from tumbling into the gorge.