Srinagar/IBNS: The Indian Army Friday said the series of terror strikes a day before, especially the one in Baramulla in which two soldiers and two porters were dead, is proof that Pakistani terrorists are deliberately targeting Kashmiri locals to evoke fear in the Valley.

In a statement on Friday, the Srinagar-based Chinar Corps of the Indian Army said the brave soldiers, whose vehicle was attacked in Baramulla's Butapathri area, demonstrated their commitment to countering the "inimical agenda of Pakistan-abetted terrorism in Kashmir".

Two soldiers, Rifleman Kaisar Ahmad Shah and Rifleman Jeevan Singh from Kashmir's Anantnag and Haryana's Sirsa, were killed in action.

The response by the two soldiers and other troops forced the terrorists to flee and stopped them from unleashing more damage, the statement added.

"Indian Army salutes the bravery of Rifleman Kaisar Ahmad Shah and Rifleman Jeevan Singh, who despite being hit responded and forced the terrorists to flee, before laying down their lives in this cowardly terrorist attack," the Chinar Corps said.

"Actions by these brave soldiers prevented the terrorists from causing any further damage and demonstrated unwavering courage and commitment to safeguard the National Security and counter the inimical agenda of Pakistan abetted terrorism in Kashmir. Their selfless act is a testament to the Indian Army's resolve to safeguard our Nation and the citizens," it added.

The Chinar Corps also paid tributes to Kashmiri porters Zahoor Ahmad Mir and Mushtaq Ahmad Choudhary who lost their lives in the attack.

"It is evident that Pakistani terrorists are, deliberately and unregretfully, targeting Kashmiri locals to evoke fear and terror in Valley, which is progressing towards peace and stability. The only ideology these terrorists espouse is of 'The Reign of Terror in Valley'... The sacrifices of these brave Kashmiris and Indian Army Soldiers will inspire the future generations to stand against the perpetrators of terror," the statement.

Meanwhile, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha paid homage to the martyr soldiers on Friday.

Earlier on Thursday, a labourer was shot at and injured in Jammu and Kashmir's Ganderbal district. He was later identified as Pritam Singh, who is a resident of Uttar Pradesh.

On October 20, a doctor and six construction workers were killed during a terrorist attack at a tunnel construction site on the Srinagar-Leh national highway in the Ganderbal district.