Tragic! Terrorist attack claims life of Bihar laborer in Anantnag

In a tragic incident on Wednesday, a migrant laborer hailing from Bihar became the target of terrorists' gunfire in Bijbehara of Anantnag district, Jammu and Kashmir. Identified as Raju Shah, the victim fell victim to the second targeted attack within the span of 10 days. Despite being rushed to the hospital for urgent medical attention, Shah tragically succumbed to his injuries.

Ongoing search operation

The Kashmir Zone Police promptly responded to the incident, confirming that terrorists had critically injured Raju Shah in the attack. The authorities evacuated him to the hospital, where he later passed away due to the severity of his wounds. As the area was cordoned off, security forces launched a search operation to locate the perpetrators responsible for this heinous act.

Political reactions and condemnations

With the national elections looming, the attack has stirred political responses across party lines. The J&K unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) denounced the attack as a manifestation of the adversaries' frustration, asserting that such acts would not revive election boycott politics in Kashmir. The BJP spokesperson, Altaf Thakur, urged law enforcement to apprehend the assailants and ensure they face strict punishment.

Former Jammu and Kashmir chief ministers, Farooq Abdullah and Omar Abdullah, expressed their shock and sorrow at the news of the labourer's untimely demise. The National Conference vehemently condemned the attack, stressing that such acts of terrorism only serve to disrupt peace in the region.

Condolences and calls for peace

Leaders from various political parties joined in condemning the senseless violence. Mehbooba Mufti, the president of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) and former J&K CM, condemned the killing as a senseless act of violence, extending her deepest condolences to Shah's grieving family. Ghulam Nabi Azad, chairman of the Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) and former CM, echoed the sentiment, calling for unity against such acts of terror and emphasizing the people's desire for peace in the region.