Mainstream parties condemn Nowgam attack that killed 2 cops

Srinagar : Political parties in Kashmir on Friday condemned the killing of two policemen in a militant attack in Nowgam area of the city, saying violence in any form is unacceptable and inhuman.
Expressing solidarity and sympathy with the bereaved families, the Jammu and Kashmir BJP said the police must track down the perpetrators and punish them sternly.
In a statement issued here, its spokesperson Altaf Thakur said the attack on policemen who were deployed for people’s security is an act of frustration.
A day ahead of the Independence Day, Jaish-e-Mohammad militants shot dead two Jammu and Kashmir policemen and wounded another in indiscriminate firing in Nowgam area on the outskirts of the Srinagar city.
Expressing deep anguish and sorrow over the killings, the National Conference (NC) said violence does not provide a solution to any problem.
“Violence in all its forms is despicable and has no scope in the contemporary world. It only leaves behind the account of inevitable loss and prolonged grief,” an NC spokesperson said.
He said the party expresses solidarity with the kith and kin of the slain policemen and prays for eternal repose to the deceased.
Condemning the killing of the two policemen, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) said the violence of the past more than three decades has taken a heavy toll on the people in terms of death and destruction, tearing apart of the social fabric and inflicting massive losses.
In a statement, the party said such attacks further aggravate the situation for the people of Kashmir.
The party also posted a tweet saying, “Vehemently condemn the attack on @JmuKmrPolice personnel. Such attacks further aggravate the situation for Kashmiri”s already reeling under double disaster post August 5. We join the families of deceased in mourning their loss.”
The Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party (JKAP) said, “Violence is not a solution but a gigantic impediment that spreads hatred. In any of its manifestations, violent extremism is unacceptable in a civilized society, regardless of political, ideological or religious motivations,” a JKAP spokesman said.
He said it is highly unfortunate and heart-rending that Kashmir continues to lose precious lives to senseless violence which has only aggravated the sufferings of the people over the years.
“The attackers have no respect for human lives and are only adding to the tragedies of the ill-fated families which must be condemned by one and all,” he said, extending condolences to the bereaved families and wishing a speedy recovery for the injured personnel
Chairman Peoples Democratic Front ( PDF) and former Minister Hakeem Mohammad Yaseen on Friday while condemning killing of two police cops in a militant attack at Nowgan Bypass chowk conveyed his sympathies with the bereaved families of policemen Ishfaq Ahmad and Fayaz Ahmad .In a statement issued here on Friday , Hakeem said killing of any human bieng was against tenants of all religions. He said the slain cops were on thier duty to earn livelihood and feed their families. Terming the attack as an inhuman act, PDF Chairman said ” it was most unfortunate that violence and gun continues to consume precious lives of the people especially youth of jammu and kashmir and has been adding to their pain and miseries with each passing day.
While extending heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and wishing a speedy recovery to the injured cop, Hakeem demanded an end to gun culture from both sides wether belt forces or gun wielding youth. ” It was ultimately a Kashmiris who get affected and whose tragedies get increased each passing day,” Hakeem said ?adding that instead of resorting to the path of violence , dialogue and reconciliation should be given a fair chance from both sides to resolve all socio- political issues confronting people of jammu and kashmir. He said urgent need of the hour was to eliminate gun culture and violence in trouble torn jammu and kashmir.
The Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) described the attack as senseless and shameful, and demanded exemplary punishment to the killers. In a statement, a party spokesperson said, “Kashmir continues to bleed due to the mindless militant attacks, which is very unfortunate and matter of serious concern.”
Former minister Sajad Lone-led Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Conference (JKPC) also condemned the attack
“We strongly condemn the killing of two policemen in a dastardly and inhuman acts of violence at Nowgam today. Our sympathies and prayers are with the families of the deceased in this hour of grief,” the party said on its official Twitter page.