Two Hindus shot dead by militants in Kashmir: One migrant worker killed, another hospitalized; Security forces conduct search operation

Militants targeted two migrant labourers from Chhattisgarh working at a brick kiln in south Kashmir's Kulgam late on Friday evening. One worker was killed in the attack. The other is seriously injured. According to officials, the attack took place in Kelam, about 20 km from Kulgam. The deceased has been identified as 24-year-old Deepak Ratre, while 28-year-old Bhupendra was injured. Bhupendra has been referred to SKIMS Hospital in Srinagar in a critical condition. According to police sources, the attack took place on the lines of Pahalgam. Preliminary investigations revealed that the terrorists first asked for the names of the migrant workers. The two Hindus were then separated from the group and shot at close range. Many migrant workers were present there at the time of the incident. But the Hindus were the only two. Security forces have cordoned off the entire area as soon as the news of the terrorist attack was received. Vehicles are being checked. Police vehicles are searching for the terrorists. After the terror attack, 2 pictures... According to police sources, the attack on the brick kiln took place around 8:30 pm. During this time, 3 to 4 rounds of firing were heard. Preliminary investigations believe that the terrorists chose the area by doing recce to target Hindu labourers. The apple harvesting season in Kashmir is from August to November. In such a situation, the attack on the workers can also increase the difficulties of the horticulturists in the coming days. Sources said investigating agencies suspect the involvement of a local and a foreign terrorist in the attack. The focus of the preliminary investigation is on Mohammed Latif. He joined the Lashkar-e-Taiba/The Resistance Front (TRF) last year. Further investigations are underway. No official statement has been issued yet. 10 days ago, a similar terror attack took place in Anantnag's Lal Chowk area on July 21. Terrorists opened fire on policemen on security duty for the Amarnath Yatra, in which a head constable was martyred. Security forces retaliated after the sudden attack. Head Constable Ashiq Hussain Qureshi was injured in the exchange of fire from both sides. He was rushed to a hospital where doctors declared him brought dead. Read the full story... Two recent terror incidents in Jammu and Kashmir