Congress leader Kharge says terrorists singled out two labourers before shooting them in Kulgam
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge condemned the killing of two Chhattisgarh workers in Kulgam, alleging they were identified before being shot by terrorists.
In Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir, two migrant workers from Chhattisgarh were killed while working at a brick kiln. Congress party president Mallikarjun Kharge publicly condemned the murders, asserting that the gunmen had specifically identified the labourers before shooting them. He labeled the act as a terrorist attack and urged authorities to respond decisively.
Police responded with a cordon-and-search operation around the kiln to apprehend the perpetrators. The incident has drawn political attention and raised concerns about security for migrant workers in the area. Kharge's remarks underscore the political pressure on local officials to address the threat of terrorism in the region.
Why it matters
The killing highlights security risks for migrant workers and fuels political debate over terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir.
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