An Indian Army vehicle was targeted in an attack on Thursday evening in the Botapathri area of Gulmarg, Jammu and Kashmir, resulting in injuries to two soldiers. According to PTI, terrorists opened fire on the vehicle, as reported by unnamed officials.
This incident follows another attack earlier in the day, where a laborer named Pritam Singh from Uttar Pradesh was shot and injured in the Batgund Tral area of Pulwama district. Security forces promptly arrived at the scene after being alerted to the shooting. Notably, this marks the third attack on non-local laborers in Kashmir within just one week.
Army Vehicle Attacked Near Gulmarg
An Indian Army vehicle was attacked in the Botapathri area of Gulmarg, Jammu and Kashmir, on Thursday evening, resulting in injuries to two soldiers. According to PTI, unidentified officials reported that terrorists opened fire on the vehicle.
This incident follows another attack earlier in the day when a laborer named Pritam Singh, from Uttar Pradesh, was shot and injured in the Batgund Tral area of Pulwama district. Security forces quickly responded to the situation after receiving reports about the shooting. This marks the third assault on non-local laborers in Kashmir within a week.
Political leaders have condemned the recent surge of terrorist attacks in the Kashmir Valley since the new government took office. They are calling for urgent measures to ensure the safety of migrant workers.
In a related incident on October 20, a doctor and six construction workers lost their lives during a terrorist attack on a tunnel construction site along the Srinagar-Leh national highway in the Ganderbal district.
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Omar Abdullah Meets PM Modi
Recently, Jammu and Kashmir’s newly-elected Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, visited New Delhi to meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This meeting came at a critical time, as there were reports of violence in Jammu and Kashmir, including an attack on an Indian Army vehicle.
During his meeting with the Prime Minister, which lasted over 30 minutes, Abdullah discussed important issues related to Jammu and Kashmir. One of the main topics was the current security situation in the region, which has seen an increase in attacks. Abdullah also talked about various development projects aimed at improving the lives of people in Jammu and Kashmir.
In addition to discussing these serious matters, Abdullah presented a traditional Kashmiri shawl to Prime Minister Modi as a gesture of goodwill. This shawl represents the rich cultural heritage of Kashmir.
Before his meeting with the Prime Minister, Abdullah met with two other key leaders: Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari. These discussions were part of Abdullah’s efforts to address the challenges facing Jammu and Kashmir and to seek support for restoring statehood to the region.
Overall, this visit highlights the ongoing issues in Jammu and Kashmir and the efforts being made by its leaders to address them while seeking cooperation from the central government.
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Army Vehicle Attacked Near Gulmarg FAQs
Q.1. What happened in Gulmarg, Jammu and Kashmir?
Ans. An Indian Army vehicle was attacked in Gulmarg, injuring two soldiers.
Q.2. Who was injured in the Army Vehicle attack on Thursday?
Ans. Two soldiers were injured when terrorists opened fire on their vehicle in Gulmarg.
Q.3. What other incident occurred on the same day?
Ans. Earlier, a laborer named Pritam Singh was shot and injured in Batgund Tral, Pulwama district.
Q.4. How many attacks on non-local laborers have occurred recently?
Ans. This incident marks the third attack on non-local laborers in Kashmir within one week.
Q.5. What did Omar Abdullah discuss with PM Modi?
Ans. Abdullah discussed the security situation and development projects in Jammu and Kashmir during his meeting with PM Modi.
