Srinagar : The killing of seven persons including a Doctor in Gagangeer attack in Sonamarg were widely condemned with several political and religious figures saying that the precious lives being lost in this manner is extremely painful.
The Union Home Minister Amit Shah condemned the attacks and said the killings are an ‘act of cowardice’. “The dastardly militant attack on civilians in Gagangir, J&K, is a despicable act of cowardice. Those involved in this heinous act will not be spared and will face the harshest response from our security forces. At this moment of immense grief, I extend my sincerest condolences to the families of the deceased. Praying for the speedy recovery of those injured,” Shah said in a social media post.
The Union Minister Nitin Gadkari also condemned the killings committed by the militants in a social media post. “I strongly condemn the horrific militant attack on innocent laborers in Gagangir, Sonamarg, Jammu & Kashmir, who were engaged in a vital infrastructure project. I offer my humble tribute to the martyred laborers and extend my deepest condolences to their families during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with the injured for a swift and full recovery,” Gadkari said.
National Conference (NC) President Dr Farooq Abdullah voiced his anger and sorrow, condemning the incident as a senseless act of violence. In a statement, Abdullah vowed that such terror plots would not succeed in destabilising Kashmir or turning it into a separate entity. “Kashmir Pakistan nahi banega (Kashmir will not become Pakistan),” he declared, addressing both the perpetrators of violence and the leadership in Pakistan.
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) President, Mehbooba Mufti in a post also condemned the attack . “Unequivocally condemn this senseless act of violence against two labourers in Ganderbal. Deepest condolences to their families,” Mehbooba Mufti said in a social media post.
Peoples Conference (PC) Chairman, Sajad Gani Lone said that the killings were an ‘insane act of madness’. “Strongly condemn the dastardly act of militancy wherein two persons have lost their lives in Sonamarg. This is an insane act of madness. My thoughts with the families of these two families. May the perpetrators be brought to justice,” Lone said.
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