Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Political Parties from across Jammu and Kashmir condemned the attack on non-local workers in Srinagar in which two Punjab residents lost their lives.
LG Sinha while condemning the attack said in a post on ‘X’ wrote: ”I am deeply shocked and saddened by the heinous terror attack in Srinagar on Amritpal & Rohit from Amritsar. I condemn in strongest terms this brutal act, which has snuffed out an innocent life. In this hour of grief, I convey my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family.”
”No efforts will be spared to bring the perpetrators to justice. Directed the Civil & Police administration to ensure all assistance to the families,” he said.
National Conference leaders Farooq Abdullah and Omar Abdullah condemned the attack on the non-locals. “JKNC President Dr Farooq Abdullah and VP Omar Abdullah are shocked and disgusted by the barbaric incident that took the life of Amrit Pal Singh in Shala Kadal, Srinagar. Their heartfelt condolences go out to his family,” the party said in a social media post.
“Violence should have no place in our society and such acts of barbarity only serve to hinder the progress & peace we strive for,” the post added.
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) condemned the “dastardly attack” and prayed for swift recovery of the injured person.
People’s Conference leader Sajad Lone also condemned the attack.
CPI (M) leader and former Kulgam legislator, Muhammad Yousuf Tarigami condemned the attack and expressed condolences to the bereaved family.
“Condemning in no uncertain terms the despicable attack which left a non-local man dead and caused injuries to another in Srinagar. Such barbaric attacks on innocent civilians are reprehensible and absolutely devoid of humanity. Deepest condolences to his family !,” Tarigami said in a post on X.
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) expressed deep sorrow and condemned what it termed as the cowardly and shameful act of terrorism.
Senior BJP leader, Manzoor Bhat vehemently denounced the act, labeling it as a clear manifestation of terrorist frustration aimed at disrupting the peaceful environment and developmental progress in Kashmir.
He extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family of Amrit Pal and conveyed prayers for the swift recovery of Rohit.
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