The story so far
Kulgam migrant worker attack
Tracked across 7 sources · Updated 8h ago
On July 31, 2026, two migrant workers from Chhattisgarh were killed in a terror attack at a brick kiln in Kulgam, Jammu and Kashmir. Initial reports indicated one dead, later confirmed two. Police suspected a local Lashkar-e-Taiba operative. The attack sparked political condemnation and a security crackdown.
How it unfolded
1d ago
Probe points to local Lashkar operative in attack
2d ago
Security force operations intensify in Kashmir
3d ago
Political leaders condemn attack; questions raised on timing
3d ago
Chhattisgarh announces Rs 20 lakh aid per victim
3d ago
Second victim dies; CM announces ex-gratia relief
4d ago
Terrorists open fire on migrant workers in Kulgam
What happened earlier
Latest updates
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Full story →2 Workers Killed in Terror Attack in Kulgam, Kashmir

Two men in their 20s were shot dead at a brick kiln in Kelam, Kulgam district, south Kashmir.
They had come from Chhattisgarh to work and earn money for their families.
The attack happened late Friday evening.
Authorities have not yet identified the attackers.
The incident highlights security risks for migrant workers in the region.
Earlier · 4d ago
Full story →1 dead, another injured in terror attack in J&K's Kulgam

Suspected terrorists opened fire on non-local labourers at a brick kiln in Kelam area of Kulgam district, Jammu and Kashmir, killing one and injuring another.
The injured labourer was shifted to Government Medical College (GMC) Hospital in Anantnag for treatment.
The attack comes less than 10 days after terrorists shot dead police officer Aashiq Hussain Qureshi in Anantnag town.
Security forces have cordoned off the area and launched a search operation to track down the assailants.
Earlier · 4d ago
Full story →Terrorist Attack in Kulgam: Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists confirmed identity of Hindu workers and attacked, 2 killed

Earlier · 3d ago
Full story →First J&K terror attack on migrants in 21 months: Two Chhattisgarh labourers die after being shot
Two Chhattisgarh labourers, Deepak Ratray and Bopinder, died after terrorists shot them in Kulgam's Kelam area on Friday night; Ratray died at the site, Bopinder later at SKIMS Hospital in Soura.
The attack is the first on migrants in Jammu and Kashmir in 21 months, following the July 22 killing of head constable Ashiq Hussain Qureshi in Anantnag.
Security forces have been ordered to intensify anti-terror operations, as stated by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, who condemned the attack.
The incident has raised concerns about the safety of migrant workers in the Valley, a region that saw similar attacks in February 2024 and October 2021.
Earlier · 3d ago
Full story →Kulgam terror attack: Omar Abdullah condemns 'dastardly' killing
