Gulmarg, Kashmir – A terrorist attack targeting an army vehicle occurred near Gulmarg in the Kashmir Valley on Thursday, resulting in the deaths of two army personnel and two coolies who were working with the military. The attack has heightened concerns about the rising violence in the region, with this incident marking the fourth terrorist assault in just one week. According to police reports, the attack took place near the Line of Control in the Gulmarg sector, where there was an exchange of fire between security forces and terrorists around the Nagin post in the Buta Pathri sector. In addition to the fatalities, three jawans sustained injuries and have since been hospitalized for treatment.
Following the attack, the Indian Army has launched a search operation aimed at neutralizing the assailants. The recent spate of violence in Jammu and Kashmir has drawn sharp criticism and concern from local leaders. Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah condemned the attack, calling it “extremely unfortunate” and expressing his condolences to the families of those who lost their lives. He described the ongoing attacks in the region as a “grave concern” for the safety and security of its residents.
This incident follows a deadly attack just days earlier in the Gagangir area of Ganderbal district, where seven migrant workers were killed, including a doctor, while working on a tunnel construction project. The relentless cycle of violence has prompted Home Minister Amit Shah to vow strict action against the perpetrators. He labeled the recent attacks on civilians as “cowardly and despicable” and assured that those responsible would face severe repercussions from security forces. As the situation continues to evolve, authorities are intensifying their efforts to restore peace and security in the region, while the community mourns the tragic loss of lives to these senseless acts of violence.
