Omar Abdullah condemns murder of J&K BJP councillor Rakesh Pandita, conveys condolences

Jammu Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) leer Omar Abdullah, on Thursday, condemned killing of BJP councilor Rakesh Pandita by unidentified terrorists. Rakesh Pandita was shot by three unidentified terrorists in Pulwama's Tral area on Wednesday.

JKNC leer wrote that Rakesh Pandita joined a 'long list of mainstream politicians targeted & assassinated in Kashmir because of ir association with electoral politics'. 

Before, Omar Abdullah, several national leers h tweeted condoling death of BJP leer. J&K Governor Lt Manoj Sinha expressed his sness over terrorist attack while PDP president Mehbooba Mufti also tweeted condolences for deceased's family. BJP State General Secretary Ashok Koul strongly condemned attack and wrote that 'those who are responsible for this will not be spared.' President Peoples Conference (PPC) leer Sajj Lone said this is a 'total disempowerment of Kashmiri'. 

J&K BJP councillor Rakesh Pandita killed by terrorists in Tral

An investigation on matter has been launched by police and a case has been registered in this regard under relevant sections of law. officers are trying to establish circumstances of this terror crime besides why he was not accompanied by security at time of incident. 

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) councillor and Municipal Chairman Rakesh Pandita was shot by three unidentified terrorists in Pulwama's Tral area on Wednesday. According to sources, terrorists opened fire on Rakesh Pandita injuring him critically. He was rushed to a hospital where his condition was stated to be critical and later he succumbed to  injuries. He was residing in a secure accommodation but h left without two Personal Security Officers (PSOs).

Army chief Gen Manoj Mukund Naravane in Srinagar

unfortunate incident took place on day when Army chief Gen Manoj Mukund Naravane was scheduled to visit Srinagar for two-day visit. As ceasefire between armies of India and Pakistan along Line of Control (LoC) entered  100th day, Army chief reached valley to review on-ground situation to ensure complete safety against any possible terrorist attack.