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Non-local worker killed, another injured in Kulgam terror attack
Suspected militants opened fire on migrant labourers at a brick kiln in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district after sundown.
One non-local worker has died and another was injured following a suspected militant attack in the Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir. The incident, which police sources indicate occurred after sundown on Tuesday evening, saw assailants opening fire on migrant labourers at a brick kiln in the Kellam area.
Preliminary reports from police suggest that suspected terrorists targeted the workers before escaping from the scene. Following the attack, security forces promptly cordoned off the area and launched a comprehensive search operation to locate the perpetrators.
According to police sources, the attackers allegedly questioned the brick kiln workers about their identities before separating two Hindu labourers and subsequently shooting them. The details surrounding the motive and the specific sequence of events remain under investigation.
The injured individual was transported for medical attention, while authorities continue their efforts to secure the area and gather further evidence. The incident has drawn a swift response from law enforcement agencies, with senior police officials confirming the details of the attack in the Kellam area of Kulgam.
Reporting by the The Indian Morning Post Editorial Desk.
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