NC condemns killing of VDG members in Kishtwar

Srinagar, Nov 07: J&K National Conference (JKNC) president Dr Farooq Abdullah and vice president Omar Abdullah (who is also chief minister J&K) on Thursday condemned killings of Village Defence Guard (VDG) members in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir.

They said such acts of barbaric violence remain a significant impediment in achieving lasting peace in J&K.

“JKNC President Dr Farooq Abdullah and VP & Chief Minister @OmarAbdullah have condemned the gruesome killing of two village defence guards in Kishtwar namely Nazir Ahmad and Kuldeep Kumar, in a forest area,” the NC in a statement said.

They said that such acts of barbaric violence remain a significant impediment in achieving long lasting peace in J&K. In this hour of grief, their thoughts and prayers are with the families of the deceased, the statement said.