National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah and Vice President Omar Abdullah Saturday condemned the killing of Sub Inspector Farooq Ahmad Mir at Samboora in Pampore.
In his condolence message, Farooq, as per a statement issued to a local news agency, Kashmir News Observer (KNO) said, “Yet another family has been devastated. Such dastardly acts only leave a trail of everlasting agony behind them. I condemn this act of terror in the strongest possible terms. My heart goes out to the bereaved family. May Almighty give them strength to bear the pain of this irreparable loss, and eternal peace to the departed.”
Condemning the killing, Omar said, “I am deeply saddened by the horrific killing of an off duty police officer. I offer my condolences with the bereaved and pray to the Almighty that they find enough strength to bear this inconsolable loss. May the deceased rest in peace.”
Meanwhile, party General Secretary Ali Muhammad Sagar, Provincial President Nasir Aslam Wani, MP Hasnain Masoodi, South Zone president Dr Bashir Veeri, Gh Mohiudin Mir have also condemned the killing in strongest possible terms—(KNO)