The series of terrorist attacks that started in Jammu and Kashmir, especially in the Kashmir Valley, is continuing. Meanwhile, state Chief Minister Omar Abdullah met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi and sought full cooperation to deal with terrorism. Let us tell you that the latest attack took place in Gulmarg on Thursday. Two soldiers injured in this attack died and with this the number of people who lost their lives in this attack has increased to four. Two porters working with the armed forces had died on Thursday and four people, including three soldiers, were injured, two of whom later succumbed to their injuries. Officials said terrorists attacked an army vehicle six kilometers from Gulmarg in North Kashmir’s Baramulla district. He said that the terrorists opened fire on the army vehicle in Butapathri area on Thursday evening when it was going towards Nagin post in Afrawat range. While confirming the death of the two porters, officials had said that the condition of two of the injured soldiers was critical. Officials said the soldiers in the vehicle retaliated after the attack.
Officials said the area is completely under the control of the army and there were reports in the past that a militant group had infiltrated in the early summer and was hiding in the higher reaches of the Afrawat range. The prestigious ‘High Altitude Warfare School’ (HAWS) is just a few kilometers away from the attack site. Army personnel are given special training at HAWS before deployment to Siachen Glacier. Let us tell you that Butapathri area was recently opened for tourists.
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Let us tell you that this attack has taken place amidst increase in terrorist incidents in the valley. In another deadly attack on Sunday, six migrant laborers and a local doctor were killed when terrorists opened fire at a construction site in Gagangir area of central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district. Earlier, on October 18, a laborer from Bihar was shot dead by terrorists in Shopian district. Apart from this, terrorists had shot a laborer from Uttar Pradesh in Tral area of Pulwama district, injuring him.
Meanwhile, security forces today launched a massive search operation along the Line of Control (LoC) in the area following the terrorist attack in Gulmarg sector of Jammu and Kashmir. Officials said a search operation has been launched along the Line of Control and areas near the attack site. He said that security forces have sealed the roads around the attack site. Officials said that security forces are taking the help of human and technical intelligence during the search operation. He said that this operation has been launched to locate and neutralize the terrorists involved in the attack.
On the other hand, if we talk about political reactions, let us tell you that Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said that the recent attacks in the valley are a matter of grave concern. “Very unfortunate news of attack on army vehicles in Butapathri area of North Kashmir, resulting in some casualties,” he said in a post on ‘X’. The recent attacks in Kashmir are a matter of grave concern. Abdullah said, “I strongly condemn this attack and express my condolences to the loved ones of those who lost their lives. I also pray that the injured make a full and speedy recovery.
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha directed the security forces to give a quick and befitting reply to the terrorists who attacked the army vehicle in Gulmarg. In a post on ‘X’, the Lieutenant Governor said, “Spoke to top Army officials on the heinous terrorist attack in Buta Pathri sector. Instructions were given to give quick and befitting reply to eliminate the terrorists. The campaign continues. The sacrifice of our martyrs will not go in vain. Condolences to their families. I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured.” Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha also asked the Security Grid to prepare a comprehensive strategy to eliminate the network of terrorists and their equipment in Jammu and Kashmir so that a peaceful environment is maintained in the Union Territory. To ensure that the government’s commitment is fulfilled.
Chairing the Integrated Headquarters meeting, Sinha asked top security officials to conduct security audit of all important projects in Jammu and Kashmir and plug the lapses, if any. Let us tell you that in the meeting, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Army’s Northern Command, Lieutenant General M.L. Suchindra, Chief Secretary Atal Dullu, Director General of Police Nalin Prabhat and other senior officers attended. The attacks on non-local laborers, including the attack on the Gagangir Tunnel construction site, were discussed in the meeting. Seven people were killed and five were injured in this attack. Officials said the Lieutenant Governor directed the security forces to search for the terrorists involved in the Gagangir attack so that they can be brought to justice at the earliest. Sinha called upon all security agencies to take proactive action so as to dismantle the network of active associates (of terrorists) who enable terrorists to carry out such dastardly acts, he said. “The Lieutenant Governor told the meeting that the government is committed to making Jammu and Kashmir terrorism-free so that the people of the Union Territory can lead a normal life,” officials said.
On the other hand, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday during his first visit to the national capital after assuming office last week. During this, he submitted a proposal to the Prime Minister in which there was a demand to restore the state status of the Union Territory soon. According to officials, the meeting lasted for more than 30 minutes. During this, Abdullah discussed various issues related to Jammu and Kashmir including the current security situation and development works. He also presented a traditional Kashmiri shawl to the Prime Minister. After the meeting, the Prime Minister’s Office shared pictures related to it.
Abdullah also submitted a resolution passed by his Cabinet last week, urging the Central government to restore Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood “in its original form”, officials said. Abdullah also met Defense Minister Rajnath Singh and sought cooperation for better security situation in the Union Territory so that development work can be completed. Abdullah also met Union Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar and discussed the power situation in the Union Territory. Later, the minister made a post on ‘X’ and described it as a courtesy call. Earlier in the day, Abdullah met Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari at his office. Officials said that during the meeting, Abdullah briefed Gadkari about road connectivity projects in Jammu and Kashmir. The Chief Minister presented a traditional Kashmiri shawl to Gadkari. Abdullah had met Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday and it lasted for about 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, JKNC chief Farooq Abdullah said on the Baramulla terror attack, “This will keep happening in this princely state. It will not stop until we find a way out of this problem. I have been watching innocent people get killed for 30 years.” We are not going to be a part of Pakistan, so why are they doing this to destroy our future? I appeal to them again to stop this and establish friendship. Find a way, if friendship is not made then the future will be very difficult. I pay tribute to those killed in this incident.
