Srinagar, Oct 24: Political leaders in Jammu and Kashmir have condemned the terrorist attack on an army convoy in Baramulla in which two soldiers and two porters were killed and three other army personnel were injured. They called for an end to the senseless violence, saying such attacks have a devastating impact on the people of J&K.
Former chief minister and People’s Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti condemned the attack. “Shocked and deeply saddened by the militant attack on an army convoy in Baramulla in which a civilian porter has been killed. Condemn it unequivocally and pray for the swift recovery of the injured soldiers,” she said in a post on X.
Mufti’s daughter and media adviser Iltija Mufti termed the incident “barbaric”. “What’s going on with the sudden spate in militant attacks? Condemn this senseless and barbaric act. Deepest condolences to the family of the deceased,” she posted on X.
Apni Party chief Altaf Bukhari said such acts of terror harm the well-being of the people and deepen their suffering. “My heartfelt condolences go out to the family of the porter who lost his life in today’s Gulmarg attack. I pray for the swift recovery of the injured soldiers. Such acts of terror harm the well-being of the people and deepen their suffering. I strongly condemn this senseless violence,” he said.
Congress leader Vikar Rasool Wani said the news of the attack was heartbreaking. “Heart breaking news from buta Pathri Gulmarg 2 Army soldiers and 2 Army potters lost their lives in a terrorist Attack. Also 3 soldiers, injured in this attack. My deepest condolences to the families and also Pray Injured make a Complete and Swift Recovery,” he said on X.
People’s Conference chief Sajad Lone condemned the “senseless act” of terror. “The increase in terror attacks after an elected government is in place highlights the disdain and contempt that these terror elements have for democratically elected governments. There is a significant spurt after elections. My thoughts with the families of those who lost their lives. May they rest in peace,” he said.
The latest attack comes amid a spike in terror incidents in the Valley.
In a deadly attack on Sunday, six non-local labourers and a local doctor were killed when terrorists fired indiscriminately upon them at the Z-Morh tunnel construction site in Gagangir area of central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district.
Before that, a labourer from Bihar was shot dead by terrorists in Shopian district on October 18.
Earlier on Thursday, terrorists shot at and injured a labourer from Uttar Pradesh, Shubam Kumar, in the Tral area of Pulwama district.
