2024 Ganderbal attack

2024 Ganderbal Attack
Part of Insurgency in Jammu and Kashmir
Date 20 October 2024 Location Ganderbal, Jammu and Kashmir, India
Belligerents
File:TRF logo.png The Resistance Front	India Jammu and Kashmir Police
Commanders and leaders
Unknown	Not disclosed
Strength
Unknown	Unknown
Casualties and losses
Unknown	7 killed

The 2024 Ganderbal Attack occurred on October 20, 2024, when militants targeted workers at a construction site in Ganderbal, Jammu and Kashmir, India. The Resistance Front (TRF) claimed responsibility for the attack.

Background

The attack took place at a construction site for the Z-Morh Tunnel, aimed at improving connectivity between Kashmir and Ladakh. The workers were employed by APCO Infratech from Uttar Pradesh.

Attack and Response

Militants opened fire, killing Dr. Shahnawaz Ahmad Dar and six migrant laborers. Security forces, including the Jammu and Kashmir Police, conducted a large-scale search operation to apprehend the militants.

Political and Social Reactions

The attack drew condemnation from political leaders. Mehbooba Mufti called on the administration to ensure non-local workers do not flee the Valley, emphasizing it would exacerbate regional challenges.

Other Militant Claims

Apart from TRF, the People's Anti-Fascist Front (PAFF) praised the attack, labeling the Z-Morh tunnel as a "military project" aimed at disrupting Indian military deployments.

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