Target killing: कुलगाम में श्रमिकों की हत्या लश्कर आतंकी लतीफ ने की, हेड कॉन्सटेबल आशिक को भी इसी ने मारा

According to a report by Amar Ujala, two laborers from Chhattisgarh were killed in the Kelam area of Kulgam district, Jammu and Kashmir, on Friday evening. Local authorities have identified the perpetrator as Mohammad Latif Bhat, an operative associated with the militant group Lashkar-e-Taiba. The report further alleges that the same individual was responsible for the earlier killing of Head Constable Ashiq, marking a significant escalation in targeted violence within the region.

Security forces have launched an investigation into the incident, cordoning off the area to conduct search operations for the suspect. Targeted killings of non-local workers and security personnel have remained a persistent security challenge in the Kashmir Valley, often prompting heightened security measures and administrative crackdowns in affected districts.

While this incident has not yet been reported by international wire services, it aligns with ongoing security concerns regarding militant activity in the Kulgam region. Authorities are currently working to track the suspect's movements and prevent further violence. Further updates are expected as the investigation progresses and official statements from the Jammu and Kashmir police are released.