MARCH 28: Following the martyrdom of three cops in Kathua encounter, several prominent leaders offered condolences on Friday.
Former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti
Posted on X, “Tragic that the unending cycle of violence & death refuses to end. Deeply saddened to know about the four policemen who were martyred in the Kathua encounter. Condolences to their families & loved ones.”
J&K Congress Working President Raman Bhalla
Posted on X, “Condemn the killing of three J&K Police Jawans as a dastardly act of senseless violence. We express our sincere condolences to the family members of the fearless policeman killed in the line of duty. May his soul rest in peace & the family find strength to face the days ahead.”
Former J&K BJP President Ravinder Raina
Posted on X, “Salute to Our bravehearts कठुआ में आतंकवादियों के साथ हुई मुठभेड में हुए शहीद वीरों को शत-शत नमन। !! 1. SgCt Balwinder Singh Ji (Kanna Chak, Kathua) 2) SgCt Tariq Ahmad Sahib (Reasi) 3. SgCt Jaswant Singh Ji (Hiranagar)”
Peoples Conference president Sajad Lone
Posted on X, “Heartfelt condolences to the families of three J K Police personnel who laid down their lives. The scourge of violence painfully remains there and refuses to go away. May the departed souls rest in peace.”
Apni Party president Altaf Bukhari
Posted on X, “I extend my heartfelt condolences to the families of the three policemen who laid down their lives in the line of duty during an encounter with militants in Kathua. May the Almighty grant the departed souls eternal peace and give their loved ones the strength to bear the pain of this immense loss. Seven security personnel, including a DySP, have been injured in this encounter. Praying for their speedy and complete recovery.”
