Omar Abdullah condemns killing of migrant workers in Sonamarg

Srinagar, Oct 20: Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday condemned the militant attack in Gagangeer area of Sonamarg, in which two migrant workers were killed.

“Very sad news of a dastardly & 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 & 2-3 more have been injured in this militant attack. I strongly condemn this attack on unarmed innocent people & send my condolences to their loved ones,” Omar wrote on X.

Reports said terrorists opened fire on the labourers who were working on a tunnel project.

Soon after the incident, security forces cordoned off the area and launched an operation to track the attackers.

This attack comes just days after a non-local labourer was killed in Shopian.