Karra, Tarigami, Sajad Lone denounce killings of migrant workers in Ganderbal

Srinagar, Oct 20: Several political leaders of Jammu and Kashmir Sunday denounced the killings of migrant workers who were shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Gagangeer area in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal.

The leaders termed the act “insane” and expressed sympathy with the bereaved families.

The J&K Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) President Tariq Hameed Karra condemned the attack, and expressed grave concern over the frequent attacks by unknown gunmen on non-local labourers.

He said such incidents will vitiate the atmosphere, and urged the government to take immediate measures to contain such brutal attacks on innocent people.

CPI(M) leader and MLA Kulgam Mohammad Yousuf Tarigami also condemned the attack, saying the incident appears to be a deliberate attempt to disturb peace.

He appealed govt to bring culprits to the task and expressed condolences to the victims’ families.

“A deeply troubling report of yet another terrorist attack on migrant labourers has surfaced from Ganderbal. Barely  48 hours ago, a non-local labourer was killed in Shopian. These despicable attacks appear to be deliberate attempts to disturb peace. Culprits must be brought to book and punished. Sending my heartfelt condolences to the victims' families.,” Tarigami said on X.

J&K Peoples’ Conference (JKPC) chairman Sajad Gani Lone also condemned the attack.

Taking to micro-blogging site X (formerly Twitter) Lone said: “Strongly condemn the dastardly act of terror wherein two persons have lost their lives in Sonamarg.  This is an insane act of madness. My thoughts with families of these two families.  May the perpetrators be brought to justice”.