Ganderbal, Jammu & Kashmir: A horrific incident occurred in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ganderbal district on Sunday, where a doctor and five construction workers were killed by terrorists at a construction site in Gagangir, officials said.

The incident occurred after terrorists opened fire on a group of labourers as they returned to their camp in the Gund area, according to reports. The police and army have cordoned off the place to track down the assailants.

The Kashmir Zone Police verified the terror attack in a post on X, stating, “Terror incident in Gagangeer, Ganderbal Area cordoned off by security forces. Further details shall follow.”

The Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Omar Abdullah, has strongly condemned the attack, labeling it as “dastardly and cowardly.”

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#Terror incident in Gagangeer, #Ganderbal. Area cordoned off by security forces. Further details shall follow.@JmuKmrPolice

— Kashmir Zone Police (@KashmirPolice) October 20, 2024

In a statement on X, CM Abdullah said, “Praying that the injured make a full recovery as the more seriously injured are being referred to SKIMS, Srinagar.”

The casualty figure from the Gagangir attack is not final as there are a number of injured labourers, both local & non-local. Praying that the injured make a full recovery as the more seriously injured are being referred to SKIMS, Srinagar.

— Omar Abdullah (@OmarAbdullah) October 20, 2024

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has also condemned the ‘heinous’ terrorist attack on civilians in Gagangirm, assuring the public that those behind this despicable act will be strictly punished. He wrote on X, “Our brave personnel are on the ground and they will ensure terrorists pay a hefty price for their action. I offer my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. Praying for the speedy recovery of the injured. The nation stands in solidarity with the families in this hour of grief.”

Our brave personnel are on the ground & they will ensure terrorists pay a very heavy price for their action. My heartfelt condolences to bereaved families. Praying for speedy recovery of the injured. The entire nation stands in solidarity with the families in this hour of grief.

— Office of LG J&K (@OfficeOfLGJandK) October 20, 2024

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