‘Those behind Gagangeer terror attack won’t go unpunished’: J&K Lt Guv Manoj Sinha

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday condemned the heinous terrorist attack on civilians in Gagangeer and said that those behind this despicable act will not go unpunished.

“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”, the Office of LG J-K said on X.

Two labourers were killed in a terror attack in Gagangeer area of Jammu and Kashmir’s (J-K) Ganderbal district on Sunday evening, officials said. Security forces have cordoned off the area in Gagangir, Sonamarg, Ganderbal after terror attack. Authorities have launched a search operation to neutralise the attackers and ensure the security of the area.

Visited the Hospital in Srinagar to inquire about the health of construction workers, who were injured in Gagangir terror attack. I pray for their speedy recovery. Directed the officials to provide all the support to the affected families. pic.twitter.com/TDgUUQmLyZ

— Office of LG J&K (@OfficeOfLGJandK) October 21, 2024

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari expressed his condolences to the families of those killed in the terror attack. “I strongly condemn the horrific terror attack on innocent labourers in Gagangir, Sonamarg, Jammu & Kashmir, who were engaged in a vital infrastructure project. 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”, Nitin Gadkari said on X.

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah condemned the attack, calling it a “dastardly and cowardly” attack on non-local labourers. “Very sad news of a dastardly and cowardly attack on non-local labourers at Gagangir in Sonamarg region. These people were working on a key infrastructure project in the area. 2 have been killed and 2-3 more have been injured in this militant attack. I strongly condemn this attack on unarmed innocent people and send my condolences to their loved ones”, Omar wrote on X.

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi strongly condemned the attack, saying that killing innocent civilians and spreading terror is a crime against humanity. “The killing of six civilians including five labourers in a cowardly terrorist attack in Ganderbal, Jammu and Kashmir is highly condemnable. Acts like killing innocent civilians and spreading violence and terror among the general public are crimes against humanity. The whole country is united against this. My deepest condolences to the bereaved families and I wish for the speedy recovery of the injured”, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said on X. (ANI)