[6] The police party that was heading to the site by trekking through the difficult terrain of the area was airlifted to the spot in the Chief Minister’s helicopter.
"[5] The incident triggered an exodus of villagers from the area, with more than 1,000 fleeing to Reasi, Pouni Thanpal, Chasana and other towns of the district, where they were accommodated in camps.
[6][8] Congress President Sonia Gandhi visited the camps and was told by the villagers that they were unwilling to return to their homes unless adequate security could be provided.
[3] Then-Chief Minister of the state, Farooq Abdullah called the incident "shocking," adding that he had "seen tragedies earlier, but this was bloodcurdling.
[12] In April 2008, the mastermind of this attack, Abdul Haque alias Jahangir, an Islamic terrorist belonging to Hizbul Mujahideen, was killed in an encounter with Indian security forces.