Srinagar, July 16: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday reviewed the situation after an Amarnath Yatra pilgrim bus from Rajasthan caught fire at Karol in Ramban due to tyre burst while returning from the cave.
The Lieutenant Governor spoke with the Deputy Commissioner Ramban, Shri Mohammad Alyas Khan and senior officials, and directed them to provide immediate assistance to the affected Yatris.
In a post on X, the Lieutenant Governor said, "I have reviewed the situation with senior officials and Deputy Commissioner, Ramban, after a Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra pilgrim bus from Rajasthan returning after Darshan caught fire at Karol due to a tyre burst. By Shiva's grace, all pilgrims are safe. I have directed the Ramban district administration to provide immediate assistance to the Yatris and arrange for their safe travel back to Rajasthan."
Panic triggered among passengers when the bus they were travelling in suddenly caught fire near Karol area on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway in Ramban district.
As per reports, the driver acted swiftly and immediately stopped the bus, allowing all passengers to evacuate safely.
The firefighters and police personnel swung into action and brought the blaze under control.
The vehicle was extensively damaged in the fire.
"All passengers are safe and were safely rescued in time," said officials.
Authorities have initiated probe to ascertain the cause of the fire.