NEW DELHI: One non-local worker was killed and another injured after terrorists opened fire on them in the Kellam area of Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district on Friday, ANI reported citing police.

Security forces have cordoned off the area and launched a search operation to trace the attackers.Jammu and Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha condemned the terrorist attack in Kulgam that claimed the life of a labourer from Chhattisgarh, saying he has directed security forces to step up operations and neutralise those responsible.

"I spoke with the DGP, Shri Nalin Prabhat and top security officials following the brutal terrorist attack in Kulgam in which a labourer from Chhattisgarh was killed.

I strongly condemn this cowardly act. I have directed our security forces to step up their operations and eliminate the terrorists," he said in a post on X."J&K Police and Security forces have cordoned off the area and launched an operation to bring the perpetrators to justice. Another injured labourer from Chhattisgarh has been rushed to the hospital for urgent medical care. My deepest condolences to the bereaved family and I am praying for the speedy recovery of the injured. J&K administration and the entire nation stand with the families," he added.