Seven people, including a Kashmiri doctor, were killed in a terrorist attack at a construction site in Ganderbal, Jammu and Kashmir
Massive search operation was underway in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ganderbal district as security forces have launched a manhunt for those involved in the terror attack on Sunday.
The development comes a day after a doctor and six labourers were killed when terrorists struck a tunnel-construction site on the Srinagar-Leh national highway in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ganderbal district on Sunday.
Sunday’s victims included a Kashmiri doctor and six people employed with a construction company who had returned to their camp in the evening. Among the six were three labourers, a manager, a mechanical engineer and a designer.
The Resistance Front (TRF) has claimed responsibility for the attack.
Top officials of both the police and army are on the spot taking stock of the situation and the manhunt.
According to the injured people, two terrorists were involved in the attack. The five injured are currently undergoing treatment at SKIMS Hospital in Srinagar.
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is also expected to reach the site of the incident.
Officials are trying to identify the attackers and the search is underway.
“We don’t have any listed local militant in the area. The attackers could be foreigners,” said an officer.
J&K CM Omar Abdullah condemned the terror attack in the district on Sunday.
“Very sad news of a dastardly and cowardly attack on non-local labourers at Gagangir in Sonamarg region. These people were working on a key infrastructure project in the area. 2 have been killed and 2-3 more have been injured in this militant attack. I strongly condemn this attack on unarmed innocent people and send my condolences to their loved ones,” Abdullah said in a post on X.
A fresh wave of tension gripped Jammu and Kashmir’s Ganderbal district following a terror attack on security forces late Friday evening. The incident occurred near the Kangan area, where militants opened fire on a patrol party.
leaving one soldier injured. Security forces but the attackers managed to flee under the cover of darkness.security in the region due to recent intelligence inputs warning of possible militant activities.
The injured soldier was promptly evacuated to a nearby hospital and is reported to be in stable condition. Meanwhile, a massive search operation was launched to track down the assailants. Additional forces were deployed, and drones along with sniffer dogs are being utilized to ensure no stone is left unturned.
Preliminary investigations indicate the involvement of local militants linked to a known terror outfit. The attack comes amidst heightened security in the region due to recent intelligence inputs warning of possible militant activities.
Locals in the area expressed fear and concern as the combing operations continued through the night. Authorities have urged residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to help counter the rising threat of militancy.
This attack underscores the ongoing challenges in maintaining peace and security in the Kashmir Valley. The government and security agencies remain committed to eliminating terror networks operating in the region.
The situation is being closely monitored, and further updates are expected as the operation progresses. Preliminary investigations indicate the involvement of local militants linked to a known terror outfit. The attack comes amidst heightened security in the region due to recent intelligence inputs warning of possible militant activities.
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