Kulgam: The Chief Minister of Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday expressed his condemnation of the attack on ex-service by terrorists in South Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Monday.
Earlier today an ex-serviceman was shot dead by terrorists in Behibagh area of south Kashmir’s Kulgam on Monday, Army said.
The ex-serviceman Manzoor Ahmad Wagay (39) was killed while his wife Aaina Akhtar (32) and niece Saina Hameed (13) were also injured in the incident.
A Joint Cordon & Search Operation has been launched at Behibagh, the Army said.
“In a cold blooded incident at Behibagh, Wuzur, Kulgam three innocent citizens Manzoor Ahmed Waghey (Ex Serviceman, 39), wife Mrs Aaina Akhtar (32) and niece Miss Saina Hameed (13) were shot at by terrorists. Manzoor succumbed to his injuries, while the others have been evacuated to District Hospital Anantnag,” the Chinar Corps of Indian Army said in a post on X.
Meanwhile, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has condemned the killing and prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured.
“Deeply saddened by the tragic killing of ex-serviceman Manzoor Ahmad Wagay Sahab in Kulgam. My heartfelt condolences to his family, and prayers for the swift recovery of his injured wife and daughter. Such heinous violence has no place in our society and must be condemned in the strongest terms. May peace and justice prevail,” Abdullah said.