Gulmarg Attack: Toll mounts to 5 as injured soldier succumbs

Srinagar, Oct 25: The death toll has mounted to five in Gulmarg attack after an injured solider succumbed to his injuries on Friday afternoon.

A soldier who was injured in the attack at Botapathri in Baramulla district has succumbed to his injuries, official said.

An official told the news agency — Kashmir News Observer (KNO), that the death toll in Gulmarg terror attack has risen to five, as another soldier, who was being operated in the hospital has succumbed to his injuries.

Pertinently, four people including two porters and two army soldiers were killed in the attack following which the security forces intensified search operations in the area to nab the attackers.

Meanwhile, Chinar Corps — Indian Army expressed solidarity and condolences with the bereaved families. “All ranks of the Chinar Corps salute the supreme sacrifices of the bravehearts, who laid down their lives in the line of duty”, a post on X reads.

Chinar Corps salute their immense valour and sacrifice, express deepest condolences and stand in solidarity with the bereaved families, a post on X added. —(KNO)