A doctor and six construction workers were killed when terrorists opened fire at a construction site at Gagangir in Jammu and Kashmir's Ganderbal district, official sources said Sunday. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah called the attack on non-local labourers "dastardly and cowardly".
"Praying that the injured make a full recovery as the more seriously injured are being referred to SKIMS, Srinagar," Mr Abdullah posted on X.
The terrorists had opened fire on a camp housing workers of a private company, who were working on an under-construction tunnel in Gund area. The police and army have cordoned off the area to track the attackers.
A post from the X handle of Jammu and Kashmir Police read, "Terror incident in Gagangeer, Ganderbal. Area cordoned off by security forces. Further details shall follow".
Union minister NItin Gadkari has condemned the "horrific" terror attack. In a post on X, the minister said the "innocent labourers" were engaged in a vital infrastructure project.
"I strongly condemn the horrific terror attack on innocent labourers in Gagangir, Sonamarg, Jammu & Kashmir, who were engaged in a vital infrastructure project," Mr Gadkari's post read.
"I offer my humble tribute to the martyred labourers 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," he added.
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