2 non-local workers shot at in Budgam

Two persons from Uttar Pradesh were shot at by militants in Jammu and Kashmir's Budgam district on Friday evening, officials said.

Sufiyan and Usman were injured after being shot at in the Mazhama area of Magam in the central Kashmir district, they said.

While Usman suffered a bullet wound on the hand, Sufiyan sustained a bullet injury on the leg. “Both of them are stable and out of danger,” said a health official.

Fifth terrorist attack since October 18

This is the fifth attack by terrorists in the Kashmir Valley since the formation of an elected government headed by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah.

Officials said the injured were admitted to the local hospital in Budgam, from where they were shifted to Srinagar for specialised treatment.

Soon after the attack, the area where the attack took place was cordoned off and a manhunt was launched to nab the attackers

This is the fifth attack by terrorists in the Kashmir Valley since the formation of an elected government headed by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah.

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah were among the leaders who condemned the attack.

In a post from its official X handle, the NC said: “JKNC president Dr Farooq Abdullah and vice president and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah have expressed deep sorrow over the terrorist attack on civilians in Mazhama, Budgam, strongly condemning this act of violence. They extend their heartfelt sympathies and prayers to the victims and their families, standing in solidarity with those affected by this tragic incident.” NC MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi wondered “why this sudden rise in these attacks immediately after the recent elections.”

Jammu and Kashmir Congress chief Tariq Hameed Karra strongly condemned the attack, terming it most unfortunate, and prayed for a speedy recovery of the injured. (With PTI inputs)