Srinagar, Oct 20(KNS): Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir, Vidhi Kumar Birdi, said on Sunday that three non-local laborers were killed in a terrorist attack on a camp housing workers of a private company involved in tunnel construction at Gund in Ganderbal district.

The top cop told KNS the three laborers were transported to the hospital after being fired upon by terrorists, but they succumbed to their injuries.

"The incident took place in a densely forested area, but security forces have swiftly reached the location and cordoned off the area," he said.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

"Very sad news of a dastardly & cowardly attack on non-local labourers at Gagangir in Sonamarg region. These people were working on a key infrastructure project in the area. 2 have been killed & 2-3 more have been injured in this militant attack. I strongly condemn this attack on unarmed innocent people & send my condolences to their loved ones," Omar Abdullah said in a post on Social media.(KNS).