Three Migrant Workers From Bihar Injured In Terrorist Attack In J&K’s Shopian

Three labourers from Bihar were shot and injured in the Shopian district of south Kashmir.

Written by Malika Sahni July 14, 2023

In the latest attack on non-locals by the militants, three labourers from Bihar were shot and injured in the Shopian district of south Kashmir. According to the officials, the migrant workers identified as Anmol Kumar, Heeralal Thakur, and Pintu Kumar hailed from Supaul, Bihar.

The incident took place in the evening in the Gagran area, where terrorists opened fire at the non-local labourers, following which they were rushed to the hospital, said the officials.

In response to the attack, a search operation to apprehend the attackers has been initiated, amidst which the area has been cordoned off.

Former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Mehbooba Mufti, expressed her condemnation of the attack and offered prayers for their speedy recovery.

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Condemn the attack on non-locals at Shopian today. I pray for their swift recovery. https://t.co/YbG4JiqEmJ

— Mehbooba Mufti (@MehboobaMufti) July 13, 2023

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The National Conference vice-president also condemned the attack in his recent tweet and wished the injured a swift recovery. He articulated, “Very unfortunate. I unreservedly condemn this attack and send my best wishes to the injured. I hope they make a complete and speedy recovery.”

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Very unfortunate. I unreservedly condemn this attack and send my best wishes to the injured. I hope they make a complete & speedy recovery. https://t.co/2qVJ14CTsu

— Omar Abdullah (@OmarAbdullah) July 13, 2023