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Kulgam victims identified before shooting, family says
Times of India··1 Aug
Two Chhattisgarh migrant labourers were killed in a terrorist attack at a Kulgam brick kiln on Friday night; victims were Deepak Ratrey, 24, and Bhupendra Bhaina, 28. Deepak's uncle alleged attackers asked about caste and community before firing. Mallikarjun Kharge made a similar claim without official confirmation. Omar Abdullah announced Rs 10 lakh ex gratia for each family.
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What It Means For You
- Migrant workers in Jammu and Kashmir may face heightened security concerns after two Chhattisgarh labourers were killed at a Kulgam brick kiln on July 31 night.
- Families of out of state workers can note Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah announced Rs 10 lakh ex gratia for each victim's family after the attack.
- Chhattisgarh officials are coordinating return of mortal remains to Sakti and Sarangarh districts; Deepak Ratrey's family has requested financial assistance.
What's Happening
- Two migrant labourers from Chhattisgarh were killed when terrorists attacked a brick kiln in Kulgam on Friday night; victims were Deepak Ratrey, 24, and Bhupendra Bhaina, 28.
- Deepak's uncle alleged attackers asked about caste and community before opening fire; Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge made a similar claim on X without official confirmation.
- The attack was the first terror strike on migrants in Kashmir since the April 22, 2025 Pahalgam attack that killed 26 people.
Two Migrant Labourers Killed At Brick Kiln
- Deepak Ratrey had moved to Kashmir about a year ago as sole breadwinner for his wife, infant son, widowed mother and disabled brother.
- Survivors of the Pahalgam attack had also alleged terrorists asked victims about religion before shooting, a pattern families now cite again.
- Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai condemned the killings and directed officials to coordinate with Jammu and Kashmir on returning the bodies.
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