In a terrorist attack in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir, an ex-serviceman was killed while his wife and daughter sustained gunshot injuries on Monday, officials said. The terrorists opened fire at Manzoor Ahmad Wagay, his wife, and daughter in the Behibagh area of Kulgam. The three were quickly rushed to a nearby hospital, where Wagay succumbed to his injuries. His wife and daughter are reportedly in stable condition.
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expressed his shock over the incident, posting on X, “Deeply saddened by the tragic killing of ex-serviceman Manzoor Ahmad Wagay Sahab in Kulgam. My heartfelt condolences to his family, and prayers for the swift recovery of his injured wife and daughter. Such heinous violence has no place in our society and must be condemned in the strongest terms. May peace and justice prevail.”
Deeply saddened by the tragic killing of ex-serviceman Manzoor Ahmad Wagay Sahab in Kulgam. My heartfelt condolences to his family, and prayers for the swift recovery of his injured wife and daughter. Such heinous violence has no place in our society and must be condemned in the…
— Office of Chief Minister, J&K (@CM_JnK) February 3, 2025
According to police, Wagay was shot in the abdomen, while his wife and daughter were hit in their legs. Inspector General of Police (IGP) confirmed that Wagay was travelling in a car with his wife and daughter when the terrorists fired at them from close range.
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Jammu & Kashmir: Security Heightened In Kulgam After Attack
A search operation has been launched by security forces to capture the assailants, with the area being cordoned off. Authorities also revealed that the ex-serviceman had retired from the Territorial Army about five years ago and was managing his private business in the region. This marks the first terrorist attack in the Kashmir Valley in 2025.
VIDEO | Security forces launched a search operation after an ex-serviceman was killed while two women, including his wife and cousin, sustained gunshot injuries in a terrorist attack in Kulgam earlier today.
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— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) February 3, 2025
Following the incident, security arrangements in the area have been heightened.
#WATCH | J&K: Ex-serviceman Manzoor Ahmad Wagay shot dead by terrorists in Behibagh area of south Kashmir’s Kulgam. His wife and daughter injured. Visuals from the area as security personnel conduct security checks.
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— ANI (@ANI) February 3, 2025
The region recently witnessed the mysterious disappearance of Rifleman Abid Hussain Bhat, who had been on a month-long leave. Bhat had failed to report back to his camp in Rangreth, Anantnag, on Saturday after leaving his home in the Kharpora-Chittergul area. He was later found safe and returned home by Sunday evening. Police have dismissed any terrorist angle to his disappearance.
