Dr Farooq, Mirwaiz Farooq Condemn Gagangir Attack
SRINAGAR: Senior political figures have strongly condemned the brutal attack in Gagangir, Jammu and Kashmir, where seven people, including six migrant workers and a doctor, were killed by suspected militants on Sunday evening. The attack targeted a construction site in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district, sending shockwaves through the region.
National Conference (NC) President and veteran politician Farooq Abdullah voiced his anger and sorrow, condemning the incident as a senseless act of violence. In a powerful statement, Abdullah vowed that such terror plots would not succeed in destabilising Kashmir or turning it into a separate entity. “Kashmir Pakistan nahi banega (Kashmir will not become Pakistan),” he declared, addressing both the perpetrators of violence and the leadership in Pakistan.
“This attack was very unfortunate… Immigrant poor labourers and a doctor lost their lives. What will the terrorists get from this? Do they think they will be able to create a Pakistan here? We are working hard to end this misery,” Abdullah said, emphasising that such acts would not change the future of the state. He further appealed to Pakistan to halt its support for terrorism if it seeks peaceful relations with India, adding, “If they couldn’t create a Pakistan here for 75 years, how would it be possible now? It is time to end terrorism, or the consequences will be severe. How can talks take place when our innocent people are being killed?”
The attack, which took place at a construction site for the Z-Morh tunnel, has been widely condemned by leaders across the political spectrum, including Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq. The Hurriyat leader expressed his deep sorrow over the loss of innocent lives and decried the violent act as an affront to humanity and the teachings of Islam.
In his statement, Mirwaiz condemned the attack as “outrageous” and emphasised that Islam, like all religions, values human life. “Every life is precious, and to be lost in this manner is extremely painful. This is another grim reminder of the unending cycle of violence and uncertainty we have been suffering for decades,” he said. He also offered prayers for the families of the victims and the speedy recovery of those injured in the attack.
The killing of the construction workers and a local doctor in Gagangir has once again highlighted the ongoing challenges of terrorism in Kashmir, despite efforts to bring peace and stability to the region. Leaders are calling for an end to the violence that continues to claim innocent lives and disrupt development efforts.
