J&K terror attack: Those involved will face harshest response, says Amit Shah

Those killed include both locals and non-locals working to build a tunnel between Gagangir and Sonamarg to make Srinagar-Sonamarg an all-weather road

Srinagar: The death toll in the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir‘s Ganderbal district reached seven on Monday as another injured succumbed to his injuries in the hospital. Officials said the death toll in the terrorist attack, which took place on Sunday, on a private company’s labourers’ camp in the Gagangir area reached seven.

Those killed by the terrorists include both locals and non-locals working to build a tunnel between Gagangir and Sonamarg to make Srinagar-Sonamarg an all-weather road. The list of killed civilians includes Faheem Nasir (Safety Manager from Bihar), Angil Shukla, Mechanical Manager from Madhya Pradesh, Mohammad Hanif from Bihar, Dr Shahnawaz from Budgam district of Kashmir, Kaleem from Bihar, Shashi Abrol (Designer). (Jammu) and Gurmeet Singh (Rigger from Gurdaspur Punjab).

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Five injured are being treated at super speciality SKIMS hospital in Srinagar city. Security forces cordoned off the area and an operation was launched to trace the terrorists. The attack took place around 8.15 pm on Sunday. The attack on innocent civilians engaged in an important infrastructure project that would make Sonamarg tourist resort an all-weather destination thereby bringing livelihood to hundreds of locals, has received wide condemnation.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on his X-post page, “The dastardly terror attack on civilians in Gagangir, J&K, is a despicable act of cowardice. Those involved in this heinous act will not be spared and will face the harshest response from our security forces. At this moment of immense grief, I extend my sincerest condolences to the families of the deceased. Praying for the speedy recovery of those injured.”

 

The dastardly terror attack on civilians in Gagangir, J&K, is a despicable act of cowardice. Those involved in this heinous act will not be spared and will face the harshest response from our security forces. At this moment of immense grief, I extend my sincerest condolences to…

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) October 20, 2024

Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari, who has been personally monitoring the work on this tunnel project said, “I strongly condemn the horrific terror attack on innocent laborers in Gagangir, Sonamarg, Jammu & Kashmir, who were engaged in a vital infrastructure project. I offer my humble tribute to the martyred laborers and extend my deepest condolences to their families during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with the injured for a swift and full recovery”.

J&K Lt Governor Manoj Sinha said, “I strongly condemn the heinous terrorist attack on civilians in Gagangeer. I assure the people that those behind this despicable act will not go unpunished. We have given full freedom to J&K Police, Army and Security forces. 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”.

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah condemned the incident as dastardly and cowardly on the part of the militants. “The casualty figure from the Gagangir attack is not final as there are a number of injured labourers, both local and non-local. Praying that the injured make a full recovery as the more seriously injured are being referred to SKIMS, Srinagar.”