Jammu based driver engaged by state government to ferry Amarnath yatris claimed he had  narrow escape when terrorists attacked CPRF patrol party at Mattan on July 21.

Terrorists had on July 21 attacked security forces at Matan which is enroute the Amarnath yatra, in Anantnag district . The attack was repulsed by them, police said.

Driver Subash Chander has reached Jammu . Subash said on July 21 at about 1.30 pm when they reached mattan he heard gun shots which hit the bus also. Subash said he asked the passengers to lie down and prepare themselves for any eventuality.

The driver then drove bus at high speed and reached CRPF post which assured them of all the safety.

Another driver, who was driving behind said Subash showed extreme courage and saved passengers, His bus was stopped at a distance by the CPRF personnel who told him that there has been an attack  ahead