EARLY TIMES REPORT
JAMMU, May 3: Condemning Pakistan sponsored militancy in Kashmir, Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party (JKAP) today expressed concern over the martyrdom of five soldiers including one Colonel, one Major, two army jawans and one Jammu and Kashmir Police officer in Handwara (Kupwara). As per a press statement, the JKAP leaders have expressed their strong reaction to the martyrdom of the security force personnel and express their sympathy with the bereaved family members of the soldiers who laid down their lives for the country. “This is a big loss in fight against militancy. We hope the Central Government will take cognizance of the matter. Investigate the matter as different versions are coming out,” said JKAP leaders. They said that “Once again, evil design of Pakistan has been exposed when the militants backed by them has adopted violence means to disrupt peace in Kashmir valley.” Even as Pakistan is facing increasing number of covid19 cases, they said, still the neighbouring country is busying pushing their proxies in Kashmir. “This act must be condemned and the Union Government must take serious note of the situation,” they said, adding lauded role of security forces in maintain peace in Jammu and Kashmir despite facing attempts being made to damage internal security. Those who issued press statement include Ajaz Ahmed Khan, Choudhary Zulfikar Ali, Manjit Singh, Haji Mumtaz Ahmed, Vikram Malhotra, Kamal Arora, Namrata Sharma, Raqeeq Khan, Amandeep Singh, Vaibhav Mattoo, Madan Lal Chalotra, Bodh Raj and others. |