Two migrant labourers injured in firing by terrorists in J&K's Anantnag, condition said to be stable

Two migrant labourers were shot at by terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Tuesday, police said.

The injured men were rushed to a hospital, where their condition is stated to be stable, they added.

According to a Times Now report, citing sources, the victims have been identified as Akshay and Saurav, both residents of Maharashtra, who were working at a jewellery shop in Anantnag.

“#Terrorists fired upon two outside labourers in #Anantnag. Both the injured #civilians have been shifted to hospital, where they are stated to be stable. Area being cordoned off for search #operation. Further details shall follow,” the Kashmir Zone Police informed on Twitter.

#Terrorists fired upon two outside labourers in #Anantnag. Both the injured #civilians have been shifted to hospital, where they are stated to be stable. Area being cordoned off for search #operation. Further details shall follow.@JmuKmrPolice

— Kashmir Zone Police (@KashmirPolice) July 18, 2023

Police said that by targeting innocent civilians terrorists can’t deter the efforts of security forces to bring peace in the Valley.

“By targeting innocent civilians including women & kids, unarmed policemen & outside labourers, terrorists can’t deter our efforts to bring peace in valley. Our CT operations will continue simultaneously in all 3 regions of Kashmir specially against foreign terrorists,” said IGP Kashmir.

Quick Reads

View All

Economic Survey 2026 Live Updates: ‘Trade no longer reciprocal, markets no longer neutral’

Indian rupee at 91.98 against dollar, hits new all-time low — 2% decline this year

Three migrant labourers were injured on Thursday when terrorists fired upon them in the Gagren area of Shopian district.

With inputs from agencies