JAMMU — Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday expressed grief over the killing of two Special Police Officers (SPOs) in Kishtwar district and strongly condemned the attack.
The two deceased personnel have been identified as SPOs Babi Chand and Rashpal Kumar.
The Lieutenant Governor said he was deeply grieved by the loss of the two Jammu and Kashmir Police personnel, who laid down their lives in the line of duty.
Condemning the attack as cowardly, he said their courage, dedication and selfless service to the nation would always be remembered.
He also extended his deepest condolences to the bereaved families and expressed solidarity with them in this hour of grief.
The Chief Minister Omar Abdullah also expressed profound grief and anguish over the killing of the two SPOs.
Strongly condemning the act of violence, he extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and prayed for strength and courage for them to bear the irreparable loss. — (KIMS)