Indian Politics

Lashkar Commander and Aide Suspected in Kulgam Migrant Worker Killings

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THE BRIEF
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Two migrant labourers from Chhattisgarh were killed in a targeted terror attack in Kulgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on July 31, 2026.

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Security agencies have identified a Lashkar-e-Taiba commander and his aide as the primary suspects behind the shooting, which occurred after the victims were reportedly asked to identify themselves.

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The incident has triggered political backlash, with opposition leaders like Farooq Abdullah questioning the security situation and the timing of the violence in the region.