Despite risks, locals without caring about their lives came out of their homes to help the yatris who were screaming in the bus. Most of the injured yatries were from Meerut in Uttar Pradesh who had hired the mini bus up to Jammu. Even embattled Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mehbooba Mufti appreciated the efforts of the locals to evacuate the injured pilgrims in "trying circumstances". Some people are trying to comfort the injured yatries by their bedside. My mom will die of shock if she learns about my injuries," requested a yatri from Meerut, a farmer by profession.

Source: dna July 14, 2016 02:03 UTC