One worker killed, another injured in terrorist attack in J&K's Kulgam; Search operation underway

A labourer from Chhattisgarh was killed and another injured after terrorists opened fire on non-local workers in the Kellam area of Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district on Friday, prompting a massive search operation by security forces.

According to the Jammu and Kashmir Police, the attack targeted two non-local labourers working in the area. Security personnel immediately cordoned off the scene and launched a search operation to trace those responsible.

The injured worker was shifted to a hospital for treatment, officials said. His condition was not immediately known.

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha condemned the attack, describing it as a "cowardly act," and said security forces have been directed to intensify operations against the perpetrators.

"I spoke with the DGP, Shri Nalin Prabhat and top security officials following the brutal terrorist attack in Kulgam in which a labourer from Chhattisgarh was killed. I strongly condemn this cowardly act. I have directed our security forces to step up their operations and eliminate the terrorists," Sinha said in a post on X.

The Lieutenant Governor said the Jammu and Kashmir Police, along with other security forces, had sealed the area and begun an operation to bring those responsible to justice.

"J&K Police and Security forces have cordoned off the area and launched an operation to bring the perpetrators to justice. Another injured labourer from Chhattisgarh has been rushed to the hospital for urgent medical care," he said.

Expressing condolences to the bereaved family, Sinha said the administration stands with those affected by the attack.

"My deepest condolences to the bereaved family and I am praying for the speedy recovery of the injured. J&K administration and the entire nation stand with the families," he added.

With ANI inputs