Baramulla: Rahul Gandhi targets Centre over terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir

“I pay my tribute to the martyrs and express my deepest condolences to all the bereaved families... Contrary to their claims, the reality is that the state is living under a shadow of danger due to continuous terrorist activities, attacks on our soldiers and targeted killings of civilians,” Gandhi, who is also the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, said in a post on X (formerly Twitter).

He urged the government to take accountability and immediately restore peace in the Valley.

On Thursday, two soldiers and two civilians were killed after terrorists ambushed army vehicles in Baramulla’s Botapathri, roughly 6km from the tourist hub of Gulmarg. The UT has witnessed several terror strikes since the conclusion of the assembly elections.

Chief minister Omar Abdullah called the attack “unfortunate” and expressed concern over the increase in such incidents.