Srinagar April 22:(KNS)   Apni Party President Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari has said that peace and tranquillity are of utmost importance for the prosperity of Jammu and Kashmir. He expressed his grief and sorrow on the incident in which an officer lost his life and at least nine others were injured during an encounter in the Sunjwan area of Jammu district early morning on Friday. Security forces have eliminated the two militants involved in the attack.

 

Apni Party leader said that the violence and militancy have ruined the prosperity of the people of Jammu and Kashmir and it has drawn its worst impact on the social and economic fabric of the UT. He said that since the encounter took place just a couple of days ahead of Prime Minister’s scheduled visit to the Samba district, it is a clear indication that the militants are hell-bent to destroy the peaceful atmosphere of the J&K. However, he said such incidents will not hinder the peace process in the UT. He expressed sympathy for the family of the deceased officer and those who were injured in the attack.

 

Bukhari appealed to the people of Jammu and Kashmir to maintain communal harmony and not allow incidents of violence to harm the mutual brotherhood.(KNS)