Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik, National Conference vice-president, Omar Abdullah, and Peoples Democratic Party president, Mehbooba Mufti , have condemned the killing of an RSS leader, Chandrakant Singh and his personal security officer in Jammu’s Kishtwar district.
Expressing grief over the tragic loss of lives, Governor ina condolence message has prayed for peace to the departed souls and strength tothe bereaved families in their hour of grief.
The Governor directed civil and police administration toreview the safety and security aspects of all the important installations,establishments and public places and “maintain strict vigil to thwart thenefarious designs of the forces inimical to peace and stability of the State.”
The Governor appealed to the people to cooperate with theadministration and maintain peace and harmony.
“Unequivocallycondemn the brutal murder of Chandrakant and his personal security officer in#Kishtwar today. There can be no place for targeting political operatives likethis. I hope the residents of the area will cooperate with the administration& maintain calm,” Omar said in a tweet.
While condemning the killings, the PDP chief Mehbooba Mufticalled for a probe into the incident. “Condemn this act of terror. Seems likepart of a bigger plan to incite communal tension. Urge @jandkgovernor toinitiate a probe & appeal to people of Kishtwar to maintain peace &harmony,” she tweeted.