SRINAGAR: Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday condemned the killing of a Kashmiri Pandit by militants in south Kashmir’s Shopian district.
In a tweet the L-G said the militants responsible for the act won’t be spared.
“Pained beyond words on despicable terror attack on civilians in Shopian. My thoughts are with the family of Sunil Kumar. Praying for speedy recovery of injured. The attack deserves strongest condemnation from everyone. Terrorists responsible for barbaric act will not be spared,” office of the L-G J&K tweeted.
Pained beyond words on despicable terror attack on civilians in Shopian. My thoughts are with the family of Sunil Kumar. Praying for speedy recovery of injured. The attack deserves strongest condemnation from everyone. Terrorists responsible for barbaric act will not be spared.
— Office of LG J&K (@OfficeOfLGJandK) August 16, 2022
Meanwhile, LG Sinha visited the Army Hospital in Srinagar to inquire about the health of Pitambar Nath Pandit, who was injured in Shopian attack.
Visited the Army Hospital in Srinagar to inquire about the health of Sh. Pitambar Nath Pandit, who was injured in Shopian terror attack. I pray for his speedy recovery. pic.twitter.com/5nplXnoiEh
— Office of LG J&K (@OfficeOfLGJandK) August 16, 2022
He also inquired about the health condition of ITBP personnel injured in the Pahalgam accident.
Visited Army hospital, Srinagar and met the injured ITBP Personnel. Gave necessary instructions to provide best of medical facilities. pic.twitter.com/GIvbBFltbC
— Office of LG J&K (@OfficeOfLGJandK) August 16, 2022
Police said that one person belonging to the minority community identified as Sunil Kumar was killed and his brother injured after militants opened fire on civilians in an orchard at Chotipora area in south Kashmir’s Shopian district.
