Political parties condemn attack on non-locals at Shopian

SRINAGAR, 14 July 2023: Various political parties in J&K condemned the attack on non-locals at Shopian on Friday.

“Very unfortunate. I unreservedly condemn this attack and send my best wishes to the injured. I hope they make a complete and speedy recovery,” National Conference vice-president Omar Abdullah said in a tweet.

“Condemn the attack on non-locals at Shopian today. I pray for their swift recovery,” PDP president Mehbooba Mufti wrote on Twitter.

J-K BJP spokesperson Altaf Thakur said, “Strongly denounce the attack on unarmed non-local labourers in Gagran, Shopian district by the terrorists. This reflects frustration, inhumanity and cheapness of terrorists involved (in) the gruesome attack on three non-local labourers who had gone to buy grocery items.”

The BJP leader urged the police to track those involved in the act and punish them sternly.

CPI(M) leader M Y Tarigami said such attacks will not benefit anyone.

“Condemning in no uncertain terms the attack on three migrant labourers in Shopian. These poor men had come from hundreds of miles to earn their livelihood. Such attacks won’t benefit anyone. Hope they receive the best medical care,” he said.

People’s Conference led by Sajad Lone termed it as deplorable and unacceptable.

“We strongly condemn the cowardly attack on innocent non-locals in the Gagran area of Shopian. Such acts of violence against innocent people are deplorable and unacceptable. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims, and we earnestly hope for their swift recovery,” the party said in a tweet.