Terrorists killing civilians despite high security

“There has been a massive security ramp up with no consequential results'.

- BADAR BASHIR

The frequent killings of civilians in Kashmir have led to increased checkpoints and frisking at public places which has irked motorists and daily commuters, but security concerns in the valley have made it imperative for the agencies to ramp up checkpoints and barricades. However, despite increased security, unknown gunmen” have been marching past the barricades, killing people and vanishing, thus instilling a sense of fear among locals. The targeted attacks began in October when a migrant worker and a Hindu pharmacist were shot dead. The two civilian killings were followed by the killing of a Hindu teacher and a Sikh school principal two days later, and until now, there have been myriad deaths as there seems to be no end to the trend.