Excelsior Correspondent
Jammu, Feb 14: Ghulam Nabi Azad, Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha has strongly condemned the ghastly IED attack on CRPF bus at Lethpora, Awantipora in Pulwama district.
“I strongly condemn the attack and my heart goes out to the families of those killed and the jawans, who are injured. It is unfortunate that terrorism is again raising its ugly head in Jammu & Kashmir and precious lives of our para-military forces have been lost. I urge the Governor, to take all possible steps to compensate the families of those killed,” Azad said.
Former Chief Ministers Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti have also condemned the killing of at least 42 CRPF personnel in a terrorist attack in Pulwama district today.
“Terrible news coming from the Valley. A number of CRPF soldiers are reported to have been killed & injured in an IED blast. I condemn this attack in the strongest possible terms. My prayers for the injured & condolences to the families of the bereaved,” Abdullah tweeted.
“Disturbing news coming in from #awantipura. 42 of our security personnel have been martyred and several have been injured. No words are enough to condemn the gruesome terror attack. How many more lives will be snuffed out before this madness ends?”, Mehbooba tweeted.
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