"Cowardly act": J-K Former Deputy CM Kavinder Gupta condemns Baramulla terrorist attack

Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], October 25 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Former Deputy Chief Minister and BJP leader Kavinder Gupta on Friday condemned the terrorist attack on a military vehicle in Baramulla and termed it as "very unfortunate" and "a cowardly act."
Speaking to ANI, Jammu and Kashmir Former Deputy CM Gupta said, "It is very unfortunate and a cowardly act. The roots of Pakistan-sponsored terrorism. However, Government and security agencies have worked a lot under 'zero tolerance' policy. But when such incidents occur, it is natural to be concerned."
"It has to be understood that wherever they spot suspects, people will have to be a little active there as action has been taken against Over Ground Workers," he added.
Earlier today, search operations continued in Baramulla following the firefight between the Indian Army and terrorists last night.
Two Indian Army soldiers and two civilian porters were killed after terrorists attacked a military vehicle in Baramulla. One soldier and one porter are injured and undergoing treatment, Indian Army officials said.
In an initial post on X, the Srinagar-based Chinar corps said, "A brief firefight took place between Indian Army and terrorists in general area Butapathri, Baramulla. During the firefight, two soldiers and two porters have suffered injuries and have been evacuated for medical care,"
In a subsequent update, the Chinar Corps said, "During the firefight, two soldiers and two porters have suffered injuries and have been evacuated for medical care. Operation in progress."
On the same day (October 24), in another incident, terrorists shot at and injured a labourer in the Batgund Tral area of Pulwama district. The injured labourer was identified as Pritam Singh, a resident of Uttar Pradesh.
Earlier on October 20, a doctor and six construction workers were killed when terrorists attacked a tunnel construction site on the Srinagar-Leh national highway in the Ganderbal district. (ANI)