Pakistan-backed terrorism continues to bare its fans in Kashmir. On Tuesday night, news came in that five non-Kashmiri labourers were mercilessly killed by Jihadis in Kulgam district. Police sources have been quoted as saying that security forces have cordoned the area and a massive search operation launched. "Additional security forces have been called in. Labourers killed by terrorists were believed to be from West Bengal and were working as daily wagers," an agency report said.

Three of those killed are identified as Sheikh Kamrudin, Sheikh Mohammed Rafiq and Sheikh Murnsulin.

The Chief Minister of West Bengal has expressed shock over the murder of the labourers from her State. She assured all possible assistance to the deceased members' families.

Commentators say that the intention of terror organizations is to scare non-Kashmiris in the wake of the abrogation of Article 370.