Bus Plunges into Gorge in Jammu, Killing 21 Pilgrims

The accident occurred on a mountainous highway while the bus was en route to the Shiv Khori temple, leaving many injured in critical condition.

The bus was carrying pilgrims from Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Haryana.
The vehicle skidded off the Jammu-Poonch highway and fell 150 feet into a gorge.
Local residents and the Indian Army were involved in the rescue operation.
Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash, citing poor road conditions and reckless driving as potential factors.
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha expressed condolences and called for urgent road repairs.