A day after the terrorist attack in Gulmarg, Jammu and Kashmir, the Army on Saturday said that Pakistani terrorists are deliberately targeting local people to create an atmosphere of fear and terror in Kashmir. Four people, including two Indian soldiers and two local porters, lost their lives in the attack.
Four people died in terrorist attack
According to the army, of the four dead, two were soldiers and two were Kashmiri Muslims working as porters for the army. According to Defense PRO, Srinagar, Pakistani terrorists launched a cowardly attack on the army team with the intention of disrupting peace and stability in Kashmir. An Army spokesperson said the alert troops retaliated with surprise and heavy-handed action, due to which the terrorists took advantage of the dense forest and escaped leaving behind one weapon.
2 soldiers martyred in terrorist attack
Two brave soldiers were martyred in this attack. In which Rifleman Kaiser Ahmed Shah of Anantnag and Rifleman Jeevan Singh of Sirsa, Haryana have been martyred. The PRO said, these soldiers set an example of commitment towards the security of the country and the fight against terrorism. Their selfless service reflects the resolve of the Indian Army to protect the country and its citizens.
Terrorists want to create an atmosphere of fear and terror: Army
Along with the soldiers, two Kashmiri coolies, Zahoor Ahmed Mir and Mushtaq Ahmed Chaudhary, residents of Uri tehsil, also lost their lives in the attack. According to the PRO, it is clear that Pakistani terrorists want to create an atmosphere of fear and terror in the valley, which is now moving towards peace and stability.
Sacrifice of soldiers will inspire, inspire
The army said it is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all civilians. The Army will resolutely pursue its efforts to fight terrorism and promote harmony in the Kashmir Valley, the officer said. The Army said that the sacrifice of these brave Kashmiris and soldiers will inspire the coming generations to stand against terrorism.