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Srinagar-bound bus attacked in Ludhiana's Khanna; no one injured

A bus traveling from Delhi to Srinagar was attacked with stones near Doraha in Punjab on October 18, 2026, causing damage to a window but no injuries. This occurred shortly after a similar attack on a bus operated by the same company in Haryana's Karnal on October 17, which resulted in injuries. Authorities have registered an FIR and are investigating potential connections between the two incidents, including whether they were acts of mischief, extortion, or rivalry. The police are reviewing CCTV footage from nearby areas to identify those responsible. These attacks have raised concerns about the safety of nighttime travel along the Delhi-Jammu-Srinagar route. The Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister expressed concern over the incidents and has engaged with the Haryana government.

A Srinagar-bound bus traveling from Delhi was attacked with stones near Doraha in Ludhiana district, Punjab, on Sunday night (October 18, 2026). No injuries were reported, though a window pane was shattered by a stone thrown from the roadside, causing panic among passengers. Police arrived promptly and escorted the bus out of Khanna. An FIR has been filed at the Doraha police station, and authorities are reviewing CCTV footage from nearby areas to identify those responsible. The incident follows a similar attack on a bus operated by the same transport company in Haryana’s Karnal district on Saturday (October 17), where a passenger and a dhaba employee were injured. Authorities are investigating whether the two attacks are connected. The Doraha section of GT Road has previously seen similar incidents involving vehicles being pelted with stones. The repeated assaults have raised concerns about the safety of nighttime travel along the Delhi-Jammu-Srinagar route. The bus continued its journey to Srinagar after a brief stop under police protection. Meanwhile, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah reportedly raised the issue with the Haryana government following the earlier attack in Karnal.

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The Hindu logoThe HinduIndependentCenter20 hr. ago
Srinagar-bound bus attacked in Ludhiana's Khanna; no one injured

A bus traveling from Delhi to Srinagar was attacked with stones near Doraha in Punjab on October 18, 2026, causing damage to a window but no injuries. This occurred shortly after a similar attack on a bus operated by the same company in Haryana's Karnal on October 17, which resulted in injuries. Authorities have registered an FIR and are investigating potential connections between the two incidents, including whether they were acts of mischief, extortion, or rivalry. The police are reviewing CCTV footage from nearby areas to identify those responsible. These attacks have raised concerns about the safety of nighttime travel along the Delhi-Jammu-Srinagar route. The Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister expressed concern over the incidents and has engaged with the Haryana government.

Bias read (Center): The article reports on security incidents involving transportation routes between states, which are relevant to public safety and regional governance. It presents factual details without overtly favoring any political side, focusing on police actions and investigations rather than ideological stance

The Wire logoThe WireIndependentProgressive3 days ago
They Called Me a Terrorist: Hate Crimes Against Kashmiris on the Rise in Haryana and Punjab

The article discusses a growing trend of hate crimes against Kashmiri individuals in the Indian states of Haryana and Punjab. It highlights instances where Kashmiris have been targeted due to their ethnicity or perceived association with separatist movements in Jammu and Kashmir. These incidents often involve verbal abuse, threats, and physical violence, creating a climate of fear among the community. The piece underscores concerns over rising communal tensions and the impact of such hate crimes on the social fabric of these regions.

Bias read (Progressive): The article focuses on hate crimes targeting a specific ethnic group, highlighting systemic issues of discrimination and communal tension. The framing emphasizes the rise in violence and the broader implications for social harmony, which aligns with a critical perspective on governance and societal

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