Injured worker succumbs, Kulgam terror attack toll rises to 2
Terrorists had attacked two brick kiln workers in Kelam area, where one of them died on the spot, while Bhupendra Bhaina (28) succumbed to his injuries later.
Two workers from Chhattisgarh suffered fatal gunshot wounds in a terrorist attack in Kulgam district of Jammu & Kashmir. Deepak Ratre, 24, died instantly while Bhupendra Bhaina, 28, succumbed to injuries later on Friday. The attack occurred late on Friday in Kelam area of south Kashmir. Both labourers had migrated to J&K this year in search of work.
The incident follows another terror attack less than 10 days ago, which killed a police officer on Amarnath Yatra security duty. J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha called for intensified anti-terror operations and dignified last rites for the victims. The Chhattisgarh government announced an ex gratia of ₹20 lakh each for the families of the deceased workers.
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