The first major terrorist event since a recent wave of civilian killings, primarily of migrants and members of minority groups.
According to an Indian government statement, security personnel and terrorists exchanged fire at the hospital in Srinagar, shutting down the hospital and its student dorms. According to authorities, the terrorists were able to flee by taking advantage of bystanders in the area. A large number of security personnel have been deployed to the scene.
“Security officers and terrorists exchanged gunfire briefly at Bemina’s SKIMS Hospital. Terrorists were able to flee by taking advantage of the civilian population “Police in Srinagar, Kashmir, took to Twitter to express themselves. Initially, the police stated that the incident was unintentional.
Terrorists have recently targeted migrant workers and other minority groups, but this is the first major attack of its kind since then. An additional 50 companies have been added to Srinagar’s security forces.
Amit Shah, the Union Home Minister, recently made his first trip to Kashmir since Article 370 was repealed and Jammu and Kashmir’s special status was abolished.
