Abdullahs condemn attack

Srinagar, Nov 3: National Conference (NC) President Farooq Abdullah and Vice President Omar Abdullah Sunday strongly condemned the grenade attack in the Sunday Market near the Tourist Reception Centre (TRC) in Srinagar.

In his words of condemnation, the NC president said, “The recent surge of violence in Kashmir is devastating and intolerable. The grenade attack on innocent shoppers at Srinagar’s bustling Sunday Market today serves as a stark reminder of the tragic consequences of these mindless acts. Targeting civilians is never justifiable, and those responsible for these cowardly attacks must be held accountable. The security forces must ramp up their efforts to bring back peace and ensure that the people of J&K can live without the constant threat of fear and violence. It is imperative that concrete actions are taken and unwavering determination is shown to safeguard our citizens.”

Condemning the attack, the NC vice president said, “The last few days have been dominated by headlines of attacks and encounters in parts of Kashmir. Today’s news of a grenade attack on innocent shoppers at the ‘Sunday market’ in Srinagar is deeply disturbing. There can be no justification for targeting innocent civilians. The security apparatus must do everything possible to end this spurt of attacks at the earliest so that people can go about their lives without any fear.”

NC General Secretary Ali Muhammad Sagar, Provincial President Nasir Aslam Wani, Chief Spokesperson Tanvir Sadiq, and Members of Parliament Mian Altaf Ahmad and Aga Syed Ruhullah also condemned the attack unequivocally.