Published 13:25 IST, October 30th 2020
J&K L-G Manoj Sinha condemns killing of 3 BJP workers in Kulgam; assures stern action
Terming the incident as a 'cowardly attack', Jammu and Kashmir L-G Manoj Sinha has assured that those responsible will be dealt with accordingly as per the law.
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday condemned the killing of three BJP workers in Kulgam district. The three party workers were travelling in a car when they were fired upon by terrorists. A terrorist outfit backed by the Lashkar-e-Toiba has claimed responsibility for the attack.
Cowardly: J&K L-G Manoj Sinha
Manoj Sinha took to Twitter and stated that he strongly condemns the killings of party workers by the terrorists. Terming the incident as a 'cowardly attack', he has assured that those responsible will be dealt with accordingly as per the law. In addition, Manoj Sinha has also assured government's assistance to the families of the deceased party workers.
PM Modi condemns killing of BJP workers in Kulgam
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also condemned the attack by the Lashkar-backed terrorists. In his response, he commended the young party workers for their excellent work in Jammu and Kashmir. He also paid his respects to the bereaved families.
BJP workers killed in J&K
Three Youth BJP leaders lost their lives on Thursday after terrorists opened fire on their vehicle which was passing through the Yaripora area in the Kulgam district of South Kashmir. As per the party's Kashmir unit, the three party workers, Fida Hussain Yatoo, Umer Rashid Beigh and Umer Ramzan Hanan were travelling in a car on Thursday evening. The vehicle was fired upon by terrorists. While Fida Hussain Yatoo lost his life on the spot, the other two leaders were rushed to the Qazigund Hospital where they were reported to be critical. However, shortly after, the two also succumbed to their injuries. Lashkar-backed ‘The Resistance Front’ (TRF) has taken responsibility for the attack.
Updated 13:25 IST, October 30th 2020