Archive · 31 Jul 2026
Kulgam Terror Attack Claims Life of Chhattisgarh Labourer
A group of terrorists fired at a brick kiln in Kulgam, a district in Jammu and Kashmir.
Two workers from the Indian state of Chhattisgarh were there.
One of them, Deepak Ratray, was shot and died.
The other, Bopinder, was hurt and taken to a hospital.
The state’s governor said he was very angry and would make sure the attackers were caught.
Terrorists opened fire at a brick kiln in Kelam, Kulgam district, Jammu and Kashmir.
24‑year‑old Deepak Ratray from Chhattisgarh was killed; 28‑year‑old Bopinder was injured.
Bopinder was first taken to GMC Anantnag and then to SKIMS Hospital in Soura.
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha condemned the attack and ordered security operations.
The incident follows earlier attacks on non‑local workers and a police officer in the region.
- Who
- Labourers from Chhattisgarh and officials of Jammu and Kashmir
- What
- Terrorists opened fire at a brick kiln, killing one labourer and injuring another
- When
- 31 July 2024
- Where
- Kelam area, Kulgam district, Jammu and Kashmir
- Why
- Terrorists targeted non‑local workers amid ongoing security threats
- Incident date
- 31 July 2024
- Location
- Kelam area, Kulgam district, Jammu and Kashmir
- Victim name
- Deepak Ratray
- Victim age
- 24
- Number of casualties
- 1 killed, 1 injured
- Attack type
- Terrorist shooting
Sources
Chhattisgarh labourer killed, another injured in terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir
Terrorists target non-local labourers in J-K’s Kulgam; 1 killed, another injured
Terrorists target non-local labourers in J-K; 1 killed, another hurt
