Srinagar August 16 (KNS) : The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President and Member of Parliament from Srinagar Dr Farooq Abdullah and Vice President Omar Abdullah have unequivocally condemned targetted and brutal attack on kashmiri Pandit brother duo in Shopian resulting in death of Sunil Kumar and serious injuries to his brother Pinto Kumar.

In his words of condemnation, Dr Farooq said, "The terrible and dastardly attack has shocked me beyond words. I express sympathies and condolences with the bereaved, pray for peace to the departed soul and speedy recovery to injure. There is no place for such gruesome acts in any emancipated society. The attack also reveals the deteriorating security situation in Kashmir, marked by the spur in targeted killings. Fear is everywhere and people are feeling insecure given the fresh spate of such targeted killings."

In his message, Omar said, "Terribly sad news from South Kashmir today. A dastardly militant attack has left a trail of death & suffering. I condemn the militant attack in Shopian unequivocally in which Sunil Kumar was killed & Pinto Kumar injured. My condolences to the family," he said.

Among others Party General Secratary Ali Muhammad Sagar, Addl General Secratary Dr Sheikh Mustafa Kamal, Provincial President Nasir Aslam Wani, Chief Spokesperson Tanvir Sadiq, MP Hasnain Masoodi, Senior leaders Sakina Itoo, Dr Bashir Ahmed Veeri, Imran Nabi Dar, Showkat Ahmed Ganaie, Sheikh Rafi have also condemned the attack unequivocally and demanded that the administration should immediately provide security to all the vulnerable minority members residing in districts of Kashmir.

The functionaries have prayed for speedy recovery to the injured as well. (KNS)