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Kulgam terror attack toll rises to 2 as injured worker succumbs

From Hindustan Times · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Named sources Outcome reported
  • Two migrant laborers from Chhattisgarh died in a terrorist attack in Kulgam, Jammu & Kashmir, raising the total death toll to two.
  • The attack occurred late Friday, with one worker dying on the spot and the other succumbing to injuries on Saturday.
  • Jammu & Kashmir's Lieutenant Governor chaired a security meeting, directing a review of Standard Operating Procedures for protecting outside laborers and intensifying anti-terror operations.

A terrorist attack in Kulgam district, Jammu & Kashmir, has claimed the lives of two migrant laborers from Chhattisgarh, officials reported Saturday. The latest victim, Bhupendra Bhaina, succumbed to his injuries on Saturday, a day after another worker, Deepak Ratre, died on the spot during the attack late Friday.

We must intensify precise, high-impact anti-terror operations to neutralise the terrorists.

— Manoj SinhaDuring a high-level security review meeting in Srinagar, directing authorities on anti-terror operations.

Both Ratre and Bhaina had migrated to Jammu & Kashmir this year seeking work. The incident follows a similar attack less than 10 days prior, where a police officer on Amarnath Yatra security duty was killed in Anantnag.

In response, Jammu & Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha convened a high-level security meeting. He instructed deputy commissioners and SSPs to comprehensively review Standard Operating Procedures for the safety of migrant laborers. Sinha emphasized the need to intensify precise, high-impact anti-terror operations to neutralize threats and ensure dignified last rites for the victims. Security forces have launched operations across south Kashmir to apprehend those responsible.

The Chhattisgarh government stands firmly with the bereaved families in this hour of grief.

— Vishnu Deo SaiAnnouncing ex gratia payments for the families of the two migrant workers.

The Chhattisgarh government announced an ex gratia payment of ₹20 lakh for each victim's family. Meanwhile, National Conference president Farooq Abdullah questioned the timing of the attack, suggesting an investigation into why such incidents occur when his party advocates for the restoration of Jammu & Kashmir's statehood.

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— Farooq AbdullahQuestioning the timing of the Kulgam terror attack.
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