Former J&K CM’s, Sajad Condemn Apni Party Leader’s Killing In Kulgam

SRINAGAR — Former Chief Ministers of Jammu and Kashmir state on Thursday condemned the killing of Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party (JKAP) leader in Kulgam district in South Kashmir.

Reports said Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party (JKAP) leader Ghulam Hassan Lone was shot dead by unknown gunmen at Devsar area in Kulgam district.

Condemning the killing, former Chief Minister and People’s Democratic Party Chief Mehbooba Mufti in a tweet said, “Unfortunately there seems to be no end to the spree of political killings in Kashmir. Unreservedly condemn the killing of Apni party leader Ghulam Hassan Lone. My deepest condolences to the bereaved family.”

“Very sorry to hear about the assassination of Ghulam Hassan Lone in Devsar area of South Kashmir. This renewed trend of targeting mainstream politicians by militant outfits is very worrying & I condemn the same in the strongest possible terms. May Allah grant the departed Jannat,” former Chief Minister and National Conference (NC) Vice President Omar Abdullah said in a tweet while condemning the killing.

People’s Conference Chief Sajad Lone has also condemned the killing of Apni Party leader in Kulgam and said, “Strongly condemn the killing of @Apnipartyonline leader Ghulam Hassan Lone in Kulgam. Recent spate of attacks on mainstream leaders is worrying. Violence only brings miseries to people. Such killings only create more widows and orphans. These heinous acts must cease.”

Meanwhile it is to mention that South Kashmir district has seen multiple attacks on political leaders in recent past. A day before yesterday on 17th August BJP worker was also shot dead by suspected militants at Brazloo village in Kulgam district. — (KIMS)