Suspected terrorists opened fire on civilian workers in the Kellam area of Kulgam district, killing one person and injuring another [1], [2].
The attack targeted non-local laborers who have become frequent targets of violence in the region, complicating security efforts to protect migrant workers.
The victim was a construction worker from Chhattisgarh [1]. According to reports, the attackers targeted the group of civilians in the Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir [1], [2]. One worker died in the shooting [1], while a second worker sustained injuries [2].
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said he condemned the attack. The incident occurred in the Kellam area, where security forces typically monitor for insurgent activity, though the specific timing of the ambush remains under investigation.
Local authorities have not released the identity of the injured worker. The attack follows a pattern of violence against laborers from other Indian states who travel to Jammu and Kashmir for seasonal employment [1].
“Suspected terrorists opened fire on civilian workers in Kulgam district.”
This attack underscores the ongoing vulnerability of migrant laborers in Jammu and Kashmir. By targeting non-local workers, insurgents aim to disrupt the regional economy and create a climate of fear that discourages external labor from supporting infrastructure projects in the territory.
