Srinagar, Oct 20 (KNS): Union Home Minister Amit Shah has strongly condemned the terrorist attack on civilians in the Gagangir area of Jammu and Kashmir's Ganderbal district, calling it a "dastardly act of cowardice."
In a post on social media, Shah expressed his outrage over the attack and assured that those responsible for the violence would face the "harshest response" from India's security forces.
“The dastardly terror attack on civilians in Gagangir, J&K, is a despicable act of cowardice. Those involved in this heinous act will not be spared and will face the harshest response from our security forces,” Shah stated.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
Offering condolences to the families of the victims, Shah said, “At this moment of immense grief, I extend my sincerest condolences to the families of the deceased. Praying for the speedy recovery of those injured.”
The attack, which took place late Sunday, claimed the lives of six non-local laborers working on a tunnel construction project in the area. Several others, including a doctor, sustained injuries and are being treated at the SKIMS hospital in Srinagar.(KNS)