J&K: 5 labourers from WB shot dead by terrorists in Kulgam | Namaste Bharat

At least five non-local labourers were killed in an attack by terrorists on Tuesday in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district. All the killed were from West Bengal's Murshidabad, police sources said. Security forces have rushed to the spot and thrown a cordon around the area, while a high alert has been sounded.

The attack came as a delegation of Members of European Parliament arrived in Srinagar to see the ground situation, amid sporadic incidents of violence and a shutdown.

Their visit triggered violence with incidents of stone pelting and clashes were reported from several areas in Srinagar including Chanpora, Rambagh, and Maisuma among others, leaving six people reportedly injured.