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The tragic incident in Gulmarg, Kashmir, serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing security challenges in the region. The attack, which targeted an army vehicle, resulted in the deaths of two soldiers and two porters, with an additional soldier succumbing to his injuries the following day. This brings the total death toll to five, highlighting the severity of the militant assault.
The attack occurred in the Botapathri area of Gulmarg, a popular tourist destination in north Kashmir's Baramulla district. The army vehicle was reportedly en route to the Nagin post in the Afrawat range when it came under fire. The militants' brazen attack on a military convoy underscores their ability to operate with some degree of freedom in the region, despite heightened security measures.
The attack in Gulmarg is not an isolated incident. It follows closely on the heels of another deadly militant assault in the Gagangeer area of central Kashmir's Ganderbal. In that attack, six workers and a doctor were killed at a construction site, highlighting the militants' indiscriminate targeting of civilians and workers. These incidents underscore the complex security situation in Kashmir, with militants engaging in targeted attacks on security forces and civilians, creating a climate of fear and instability.