Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Municipal Councillor of Pulwama’s Tral Rakesh Pandita was killed in the firing by three terrorists in Tral Payeen here on Wednesday.
The attack on the Municipal Councillor took place when he was not accompanied by his two Personal Security Officers (PSOs). “Late in the evening today (Wednesday), three unidentified terrorists fired upon Municipal Councillor of Tral Rakesh Pandita. He was a resident of Tral Bala who was visiting his friend at Tral Payeen. Somnath Pandita succumbed to injuries whereas daughter of his friend is seriously wounded,” Inspector-General, Kashmir, Vijay Kumar told ANI.
“Pertinently, the said Councillor was residing in secure accommodation in Srinagar and was provided with two PSOs. The Councillor was not accompanied by the PSOs during his visit to Tral,” Kumar added.
Police and security forces have cordoned the area and a massive search operation has been launched to nab the assailants.
Three unidentified terrorists shot dead Municipal Councillor of Tral Rakesh Pandita Somnath this evening. He was rushed to hospital where he succumbed to injuries: Kashmir IG Vijay Kumar pic.twitter.com/CmElXVYeCv
— ANI (@ANI) June 2, 2021
Terrorist will never succeed in their nefarious designs: J-K LG Manoj Sinha
The Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha condemned the attack on Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Municipal Councillor of Pulwama’s Tral Rakesh Pandita, who was killed in the firing by three terrorists in Tral Payeen here.
In his series of tweets, Sinha said the terrorists will never succeed in their nefarious designs. “Saddened to hear about the terror attack on the Councillor Rakesh Pandita at Tral, Pulwama. I strongly condemn the attack. My condolences to the bereaved family in this time of grief,” the Jammu and Kashmir LG tweeted.
Saddened to hear about the terror attack on the Councillor Shri Rakesh Pandita at Tral, Pulwama. I strongly condemn the attack. My condolences to bereaved family in this time of grief.
— Office of LG J&K (@OfficeOfLGJandK) June 2, 2021
“Terrorists will never succeed in their nefarious designs, and those responsible for such heinous acts shall be brought to justice,” he further said.
Terrorists will never succeed in their nefarious designs, and those responsible for such heinous acts shall be brought to justice.
— Office of LG J&K (@OfficeOfLGJandK) June 2, 2021
Also, Altaf Thakur, BJP Jammu and Kashmir spokesperson, strongly condemned the killing of Rakesh Pandita.Thakur termed the attack as barbaric stating that such attacks will not stop BJP leaders from serving the people. He further said that attacking unarmed people is no bravery and that police must track down the culprits and punish them.
Inhuman act by those who don’t want grassroot democracy in Kashmir: Union Minister Jitendra Singh
Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Thursday condemed the killing of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Municipal Councillor of Pulwama’s Tral Rakesh Pandita, terming the terror attack as “an inhuman act.”
“Deeply shocked by the fatal terror attack on Municipal Councillor #Tral, #Pulwama, Rakesh Pandit. An extremely dastardly and inhuman act by those who do not want grassroot democracy to gain ground in #Kashmir Valley. My deep condolences to the family,” Singh tweeted. Pandita was killed in the firing by three terrorists in Tral Payeen here on Wednesday. The attack on the Municipal Councillor took place when he was not accompanied by his two Personal Security Officers (PSOs).
Deeply shocked by the fatal terror attack on Municipal Councillor #Tral, #Pulwama, Sh Rakesh Pandit.
An extremely dastardly and inhuman act by those who do not want grassroot democracy to gain ground in #Kashmir Valley. My deep condolences to the family. pic.twitter.com/oMtdye509W— Dr Jitendra Singh (@DrJitendraSingh) June 2, 2021
‘Senseless acts of violence brought only misery to J-K’: PDP Chief
Peoples Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday condemned the killing of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Municipal Councillor of Pulwama’s Tral Rakesh Pandita and said these ‘senseless acts of violence’ have brought only misery to the Union Territory.
“Shocked to hear that BJP leader Rakesh Pandit has been shot dead by militants. These senseless acts of violence have brought only misery to J&K. My condolences to the family and may his soul rest in peace,” Mufti tweeted.
Shocked to hear that BJP leader Rakesh Pandit has been shot dead by militants. These senseless acts of violence have brought only misery to J&K. My condolences to the family & may his soul rest in peace.
— Mehbooba Mufti (@MehboobaMufti) June 2, 2021
(With ANI Inputs)