SRINAGAR, Indian-controlled Kashmir, Sept. 7 (Xinhua) -- At least four people, including a two-year-old girl, were wounded after unidentified gunmen attacked them in restive Indian-controlled Kashmir, police said Saturday.
The attack took place on Friday evening at village Dangerpora of Sopore in Baramulla district, about 52 km west of Srinagar city, the summer capital of Indian-controlled Kashmir.
"Four people including a two-year-old baby girl were wounded last evening after unidentified gunmen barged into their house and fired upon them in Dangerpora, Sopore," a police official said.
"The wounded persons were immediately referred to a local medical facility, from where they were referred to Srinagar hospitals."
A government official said arrangements were underway to airlift the critically wounded two-year old baby girl to New Delhi for an advanced treatment.
On Thursday, a non-local labour was wounded after he was fired upon by unidentified gunmen in the area.
Police suspect the involvement of militants in the attacks.
Indian-controlled Kashmir is on edge over a past one month. On Aug. 5, the Indian government's decision to abrogate Article 370 of its constitution stripped the region of its separate flag and constitution. Ahead of the move, authorities fearing backlash in shape of street protests imposed tougher restrictions in the region and imposed a communication blockade. Landline telephone service was resumed after over a month but two main means of communication, internet and mobile phone service continue to remain suspended.
Saturday marks the thirty-forth straight day of curbs and communication blockade in the region.
A separatist movement and guerilla war challenging New Delhi's rule is going on in Indian-controlled Kashmir since 1989.
Kashmir, divided between India and Pakistan, is claimed by both in its entirety. The two countries have fought three wars, two exclusively over Kashmir.
