Two troopers of the Indian army and two army porters were killed during a militant attack in Baramulla, Jammu Kashmir, Hindustan times reported.
The incident took place in the Butapathri area, where security forces engaged in an exchange of fire with militants, officials said.
An official told The Kashmiriyat that the deceased porters were identified as Mushtaq Ahmed Choudhary, a resident of Nowshehra, Boniyar and Zahoor Ahmed Mir of Barnate Boniyar.
Three other soldiers were also injured during the attack.
The Indian Army’s Chinar Corps stated that the situation is being closely monitored, while reinforcements have been rushed to the spot.
Chief Minister of Jammu Kashmir, Omar Abdullah has expressed grief over the killings. He said, “Very unfortunate news about the attack on the army vehicles in the Boota Pathri area of North Kashmir which has resulted in some casualties & injuries. This recent spate of attacks in Kashmir is a matter of serious concern. I condemn this attack is the strongest possible terms & send my condolences to the loved ones of the people who lost their lives. I also pray that injured make a complete & swift recovery.”
Regional political have expressed condolences over the incident. “Shocked & deeply saddened by the militant attack on an army convoy in Baramulla in which a civilian porter has been killed. Condemn it unequivocally & pray for the swift recovery of the injured soldiers,” Mehbooba Mufti, the former Chief Minister of Jammu Kashmir wrote.