A J&K Terror Attack in the Kilam (Kellam), Devsar area of Kulgam district left one non-local labourer dead and another critically injured after unidentified terrorists opened fire on them on Friday evening. The victims were migrant labourers from Chhattisgarh working at a brick kiln in south Kashmir. Security forces immediately cordoned off the area and launched a search operation to trace the attackers.The incident has raised fresh concerns over the Kashmir security situation and the safety of migrant labourers in Kashmir, who travel to the region for work.Key HighlightsJ&K Terror Attack reported from Kulgam district on July 31, 2026.One migrant labourer was killed and another was critically injured.Victims were working at a brick kiln in the Kilam area.Security forces launched a major search operation after the attack.“The area has been cordoned off and a search operation has been launched to trace the terrorists,” IGP Kashmir V. K. Birdi said.What Happened in Kulgam?According to officials, the Kulgam terror attack took place when unidentified terrorists targeted two non-local labourers working at a brick kiln in the Kellam area of Kulgam district.The attackers reportedly opened fire on the workers before fleeing from the spot. The victims were identified as Deepak and Bhopinder, both residents of Chhattisgarh.Deepak died at the scene, while Bhopinder sustained serious injuries and was initially taken to a local hospital. He was later referred to Government Medical College (GMC), Anantnag, where he later succumbed to his injuries.Related Instagram Videos :J&K Terror Attack: One Labourer KilledSecurity Forces Launch OperationFollowing the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, personnel from the Jammu and Kashmir Police, Indian Army, and other security agencies rushed to the area.The Kulgam district attack site was immediately sealed, and a large-scale search operation was launched to identify and apprehend the terrorists involved in the attack.Officials said security operations are continuing across the region as part of efforts to prevent further attacks.TRF Claims ResponsibilityAccording to security officials, The Resistance Front (TRF), a proxy of the Pakistan-based terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), has reportedly claimed responsibility for the attack.The outfit has also been linked to previous attacks in Jammu and Kashmir, including incidents in Anantnag and Pahalgam.Leaders Condemn the AttackJammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha strongly condemned the attack and said he had spoken with senior police and security officials following the incident.He directed security forces to intensify anti-terror operations and ensure that those responsible are brought to justice.Several political leaders, including Mehbooba Mufti, Altaf Bukhari, and leaders from the People’s Conference, also condemned the killing of the migrant labourers and expressed condolences to the victims’ families.Concern Over Migrant Labourers in KashmirThe J&K Terror Attack has once again highlighted concerns about the safety of migrant labourers in Kashmir, many of whom travel from states such as Chhattisgarh, Bihar, and Uttar Pradesh to work in brick kilns, construction sites, and other industries.Security agencies have increased surveillance in the area, while the Jammu and Kashmir news remains focused on ongoing anti-terror operations and efforts to restore normalcy in the region.
