Srinagar, Aug 16: Jammu and Kashmir Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday condemned the killing of a Kashmiri Pandit by terrorists in South Kashmir’s Shopian district. In a tweet, the L-G said the terrorists responsible for the act won’t be spared.
“Pained beyond words on the despicable terror attack on civilians in Shopian. My thoughts are with the family of Sunil Kumar. Praying for the speedy recovery of the injured. The attack deserves the strongest condemnation from everyone. Terrorists responsible for barbaric act will not be spared,” the office of the L-G J&K tweeted.
One person belonging to the minority community identified as Sunil Kumar was killed and his brother injured after terrorists opened fire on civilians in an orchard at Chotipora area in South Kashmir’s Shopian district.“Terrorists fired upon civilians in an apple orchard in the Chotipora area of Shopian. One person died and one was injured. Both belong to minority communities. The injured person has been shifted to the hospital. Area cordoned off,” police said.
Meanwhile, additional police parties have reached the spot and an operation has been started to nab the attackers.
