Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha besides several political leaders condemned the killing of Sarpanch in Baramulla district of north Kashmir on Friday.
“I strongly condemn the terror attack on Sarpanch, Manzoor Ahmad Bangroo. Perpetrators of this despicable act shall be punished. My deepest condolences to the bereaved family in this hour of grief,” he said.
Former chief minister Omar Abdullah said the unending cycle of violence is heartbreaking. “Another targeted killing, another family in mourning this evening. This unending cycle of violence is heartbreaking. My condolences to the family of Manzoor Bangroo. May he find place in Jannat,” Omar tweeted.
Peoples Democratic Party said killings are happening despite multiple security assessments. “Deeply pained by the news of killing of a Sarpanch Manzoor Ah Bangroo in Pattan. Even after multiple security assessments, bundling them in secure accommodations in Srinagar, why do sarpanches still continue to be killed?” PDP tweeted.
The BJP termed the killing a gruesome act. “..Gruesome act, terrorists have no religion and mercy even during the fasting month of Ramadan,” BJP spokesman Altaf Thakur said.
Apni Party while condemning the killing said that Kashmir has witnessed violence since years altogether and the people of Kashmir have been used as a mere scapegoat to fulfill the vested interests.
