L-G Manoj Sinha, J&K leaders condemn terror attack on police bus

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and politicians and parties on Monday condemned the terrorist attack on a police bus in Srinagar in which two policemen were killed and 12 were injured.

The bus carrying personnel of the ninth battalion of the Jammu and Kashmir Armed Police came under fire from terrorists in Zewan in Pantha Chowk area on the outskirts of Srinagar on Monday on the 20th anniversary of the Parliament Attack.

"Strongly condemn the cowardly terrorist attack on J&K Police bus in Srinagar. My homage to our brave martyred police personnel. We are committed to ensure that perpetrators are punished. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families," Sinha said on Twitter.

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He said the security forces were determined to neutralise the evil forces of terrorism.

"Directed the concerned authorities to provide best possible treatment to the injured. I pray for their speedy recovery. Our police and security forces are determined to neutralize the evil forces of terrorism,” he said.

Jammu and Kashmir BJP president Ravinder Raina condemned the attack and said "the coward Pakistani terrorists will have to pay a heavy price for it."

"The Pakistani coward terrorists have once again shed the innocent blood by attacking a police vehicle. They do not have the courage to fight our forces directly and are instead carrying out attacks clandestinely," Raina said, adding they "have to pay a heavy price for this dastardly act and will be eliminated."

The BJP leader said Pakistan wanted to turn Kashmir into a graveyard by killing people but the security forces are determined to wipe out terrorism from the valley.

Condemning the attack, National Confernece (NC) vice president Omar Abdullah tweeted, "Terrible news of a terror attack on a police bus on the outskirts of Srinagar. I unequivocally condemn this attack while at the same time send my heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased & prayers for the injured."

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti said while the attack on policemen was terribly sad, it “exposed” the Centre's “false narrative of normalcy in Kashmir”.

“Terribly sad to hear about the Srinagar attack in which two policemen were killed. GOIs false narrative of normalcy in Kashmir stands exposed yet there has been no course correction. My condolences to the bereaved families,” Mehbooba said in a tweet.

The BJP's Jammu and Kashmir unit spokesman Altaf Thakur said the attack reflects the “frustration” on the part of militants as they choose darkness to target the police bus.

He expressed deep condolences on the death of two policemen.

The Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) while strongly condemning the attack expressed grief over the loss of police personnel and injuries to several others.

A JKPCC spokesperson termed the attack “mindless and inhuman act” and urged the government to identify the gunmen and give them exemplary punishment.

The JKPCC conveyed heartfelt condolences to families of the slain police personnel and prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured personnel.

The spokesman said the security situation has “deteriorated to a largest extent” and the Government must take measures to contain loss of lives.

Peoples Conference led by Sajad Lone also condemned the attack.

“Terrible sad news. We unreservedly condemn the terrorist attack on @JmuKmrPolice personnel in Zewan today. Deepest condolences to the families of deceased. Join us in praying for speedy recovery to the injured,” the PC wrote on Twitter.

Apni Party president Altaf Bukhari termed the attack “heinous and cowardly”.

“J&K Apni Party President Altaf Bukhari condemns the heinous and cowardly attack on a bus ferrying @JmuKmrPolice personnel at Zewan #Srinagar. He extended his solidarity with the families of deceased & prayed for speedy recovery to the injured,” the party wrote on Twitter.

Farooq Khan, the advisor to Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, said the culprits behind the "dastardly attack will not be spared at any cost".

Khan said such attacks reflect the frustration among terrorists and their mentors across the border.

"Jammu and Kashmir Police has always given supreme sacrifices for upholding the security and integrity of the country and such cowardly acts will be given a befitting reply," he said.

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