A recent terror attack near the Line of Control (LoC) in Kashmir's Gulmarg sector, which claimed the lives of two soldiers and two civilian porters, has been linked to Pakistan. Central intelligence agencies investigating the attack discovered unexploded rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) shells made in Pakistan at the site.
The attack occurred last Thursday evening when militants targeted an Army vehicle near the Nagin post at Bota Pathri, a restricted area close to the LoC. The militants reportedly used sophisticated weapons and RPGs in the assault.
Following the attack, multiple agencies, including the National Investigation Agency, visited the site and conducted a thorough investigation. Their findings revealed the Pakistani origin of the unexploded RPG shells, further strengthening suspicions of cross-border involvement.
Local residents were questioned by central agencies and the local police to gather more information about the attackers. Preliminary investigations suggest the militants had prior knowledge of the Army vehicle's movement and may have conducted reconnaissance with the help of a local individual.
This incident follows another attack just days earlier where seven employees of a construction company were killed in Ganderbal district. Both attacks have raised serious concerns about the escalating violence in the region.
J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expressed grave concerns over the recent surge in attacks and condemned the Gulmarg incident. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha called for a swift and decisive response to neutralize the terrorists.
The Defence spokesperson in Srinagar attributed the attack to "Pakistani terrorists" aiming to disrupt peace and stability in Kashmir. This incident underscores the ongoing security challenges in the region and the persistent threat of cross-border terrorism.
