Militants in Indian-controlled Kashmir fired at two staff from the northern state of Punjab, killing one and wounding one other, police mentioned Wednesday.

Police blamed militants combating in opposition to Indian rule within the disputed area for the assault in Srinagar. Officials didn’t instantly give additional particulars.

Kashmir has witnessed a spate of targeted killings since October 2019, two months after New Delhi stripped the area of its semi-autonomy, eliminated inherited protections on land and jobs and cracked down on dissent and press freedom.

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Dozens of Hindus, together with immigrant staff from Indian states, have been killed within the assaults that even have focused Muslim village councilors, law enforcement officials and civilians.

Kashmir is split between India and Pakistan and claimed by each in its entirety.

Rebels within the Indian-controlled a part of Kashmir have been combating New Delhi’s rule since 1989. Most Muslim Kashmiris help the rebels’ purpose of uniting the territory, both below Pakistani rule or as an unbiased nation.

India insists the Kashmir militancy is Pakistan-sponsored terrorism. Pakistan denies the cost, and most Kashmiris contemplate it a respectable freedom battle.

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Tens of hundreds of civilians, rebels and authorities forces have been killed within the battle.