India: 7 killed in Kashmir tunnel site shooting DW 10/21/2024
Briefly

The recent shooting at a construction site in Kashmir highlights escalating militant violence, as six workers and a doctor were killed amidst increasing tensions following new political leadership in the territory.
Authorities report that the militant group 'Resistance Front' claimed responsibility for the shooting, which reflects a troubling trend of attacks against non-local laborers contributing to crucial infrastructure projects in the region.
India's Interior Minister emphasized a stern response to the attack, vowing that those behind the shooting 'will not be spared and will face the harshest response from our security forces.'
This incident underlines the complexity of the Kashmir conflict, where both India and Pakistan have historic claims, and recent elections have shifted the political landscape, amplifying existing tensions.
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