Doctor and 6 Workers Killed in Terror Attack at Construction Site in Jammu and Kashmir

Doctor and 6 Workers Killed in Terror Attack at Construction Site in Jammu and Kashmir

A tragic incident occurred on Sunday when terrorists opened fire at a building site in Gagangir, Ganderbal district, Jammu and Kashmir, killing a doctor and six construction workers, according to official sources. The assault on foreign workers was denounced by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah as a “dastardly and cowardly” conduct. On X (formerly Twitter), Mr. Abdullah wrote, “I’m praying that the injured recover completely as the more seriously injured are being referred to SKIMS, Srinagar.”

The terrorists targeted a camp in the Gund region that housed employees of a private firm working on a tunnel that was still under construction. The army and police responded by quickly enclosing the area and beginning an operation to find the attackers. Through its official X feed, Jammu and Kashmir Police confirmed the incident: “Terror incident in Gagangeer, Ganderbal.” Security personnel have blocked off the area. More information will be provided later.

In an emotional message, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari too denounced the “horrific” attack and lamented the innocent lives lost. “I strongly condemn the horrific terror attack on innocent labourers in Gagangir, Sonamarg, Jammu & Kashmir, who were engaged in a vital infrastructure project,” Gadkari posted on X.

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“I humbly pay my respects to the laborers who were martyred and send my sincerest sympathies to their families during this trying period. I’m praying for a speedy and complete recovery for the injured,” he continued. The event has been widely denounced, and officials have emphasized the necessity of taking firm action against attacks that target people working on development initiatives.