Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, Oct 19: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today condemned the killing of a non-local labourer whose bullet-riddled body was found in Shopian district.
“I strongly condemn the brutal killing of a vendor, Ashok Chauhan, in Shopian by cowardly terrorists. The entire nation stands shoulder to shoulder with his family. Our security forces are determined to hunt down the culprits and bring them to justice,” the LG said on X.
Sinha said his thoughts are with Chauhan’s family members and friends in this time of grief.
“I have directed the Jammu Kashmir Police & District Administration to extend all the support,” he added.
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah also condemned the killing.
“Very sorry to hear about the death of Ashok Chouhan at the hands of militants in South Kashmir. These attacks are abhorrent & must be condemned in the strongest possible terms. I send my condolences to the family & loved ones of the deceased,” Abdullah said on X.
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