Srinagar, Jul 31 (KNS): Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday strongly condemned the terrorist attack in Kulgam district that left a labourer from Chhattisgarh dead and another injured, and directed security forces to intensify operations to eliminate the perpetrators.
In a statement, Sinha said he had spoken to Director General of Police Nalin Prabhat and other top security officials following the attack.
"I strongly condemn this cowardly act. I have directed our security forces to step up their operations and eliminate the terrorists," the lieutenant governor said.
Sinha said the injured labourer from Chhattisgarh was shifted to a hospital for urgent medical treatment.
Expressing grief over the incident, the lieutenant governor conveyed his deepest condolences to the bereaved family and prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured labourer.
"The J&K administration and the entire nation stand with the affected families," he said.(KNS)