Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha stated, "No one will support the killing of innocent civilians" in response to the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir.
Srinagar, October 21, 2024: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha condemned the Gagangir terror attack on Monday, asserting that no one will support the bloodshed of innocent citizens.
Speaking at a gathering in Srinagar, Sinha remarked, "A painful incident occurred yesterday in Ganderbal. I believe nobody will condone the bloodshed of innocent citizens. I expect the J&K Police to quickly identify the perpetrators to deliver justice as soon as possible. I express my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families."
The attack resulted in the deaths of a doctor, a designer, and five construction workers when terrorists opened fire at a construction site in Gagangir, Ganderbal district, on Sunday.
The son of Dr. Shahnawaz Dar, one of the seven victims of the Gagangir terror attack, expressed his sorrow over his father's death, stating that his father had aspired for him to become a doctor, but his passing has shattered that dream. He mentioned that he now must care for his family and urged the administration to assist him in realizing his ambition of becoming an IAS officer.
Speaking to reporters in Budgam, Mohsin Shahnawaz Dar said, "My father, Dr. Shahnawaz Dar, was an honest and respected man in this area... He wanted me to become a doctor, but I aimed to be an IAS officer. My grandfather was a Police Inspector and believed I could achieve that."
"My father was determined to do everything he could to help me become an IAS officer. But after hearing the news yesterday, my dreams have been shattered. I have to take care of myself and my family as well... I urge the administration to help me realize my dream," he added.
Dr. Dar, designer Sushant Abrol, and six laborers were killed during the attack on a tunnel construction site along the Srinagar-Leh national highway in Ganderbal. The unidentified assailants struck as the laborers and other staff were returning to their camp in Gund, Ganderbal, late in the evening.
National Conference President Farooq Abdullah condemned the attack, directly blaming Pakistan.
"This attack is very unfortunate. Poor immigrant laborers and a doctor lost their lives. What do the terrorists hope to achieve? Do they think they can create a Pakistan here? We are striving to end this violence so we can move past this misery," Abdullah told reporters.
He added that he wanted to convey to Pakistan's leadership that if they seek good relations with India, they must end terrorism and allow the people of Jammu and Kashmir to live with dignity and succeed.
"I want to tell Pakistan's leadership that if they want good relations with India, they need to stop this. 'Kashmir Pakistan nahi Banega.' Let us live with dignity and prosper. If they couldn't create Pakistan in 75 years, how could it be possible now? It's time to end terrorism; otherwise, the consequences will be severe. How can we have talks if they continue to kill our innocent people?" he stated.
A National Investigation Agency (NIA) team, led by a senior officer, is en route to the site of the terror attack in Gagangir. Sources indicate that a Superintendent of Police from the agency's regional branch in the Union Territory will lead the NIA team, expected to arrive at the attack site by noon.