Ex-serviceman murdered by terrorists in Kulgam, wife and daughter hurt
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Synopsis
An ex-serviceman was killed while his wife and daughter were injured in a terrorist attack in Kulgam, J&K. The incident has raised concerns about the safety of military personnel in the region. Authorities are investigating the case as security forces search the area for suspects.
Key Takeaways
- Ex-serviceman killed in Kulgam
- Wife and daughter injured
- Terrorist attack reported
- Security forces cordon off area
- Ongoing challenges for soldiers in Kashmir
Srinagar, Feb 3 (NationPress) An ex-serviceman was fatally shot and his wife and daughter sustained injuries during a terrorist attack in the Kulgam district of J&K on Monday, according to officials.
Authorities reported that terrorists opened fire on Manzoor Ahmad Wagay along with his family in Behibagh village, Kulgam.
"The three injured individuals were transported to a medical facility where Wagay unfortunately succumbed to his critical wounds. Senior police and CRPF officials have arrived at the location. The area has been sealed off for search operations," an official stated.
On Sunday, a Territorial Army soldier who had been missing between his home village Chattergul in Anantnag district and his duty station in Srinagar was located by police after over 24 hours.
The police later clarified that there was no terrorist involvement in the alleged disappearance of the Territorial Army soldier, who is currently being interrogated to determine the reasons for his absence between his home and Rangreth in Srinagar.
Historically, there have been cases of abduction and murder involving soldiers in Kashmir.
On October 9, 2024, the bullet-riddled body of a TA soldier, who had been kidnapped by terrorists in Anantnag, was discovered by security forces.
In August 2023, a soldier who went missing while on leave in Kulgam district was subsequently located by the police. In 2019, another soldier, Yasin Bhat, narrowly avoided a kidnapping attempt at his residence in Qazipora, Budgam.
Over the past nine years, more than five soldiers have been abducted and murdered in various regions of Kashmir, with the majority of these incidents occurring in the Shopian and Kulgam districts of south Kashmir. These persistent events underscore the ongoing security challenges faced by local military personnel in the region.
