Srinagar, July 22: People’s Civil Society Jammu and Kashmir has strongly condemned the terrorist attack in Anantnag in which Head Constable Ashiq Hussain Qureshi was killed while performing his official duties.
In a statement issued to the media, People’s Civil Society Secretary Rameez Raja described the attack as a “cowardly and barbaric act” aimed at disturbing peace and spreading fear among the people.
He said the attack was not only directed at a police officer discharging his duties but also constituted an assault on peace and public order. He stressed that those responsible must be brought to justice in accordance with the law.
Paying tributes to the slain head constable, Raja said Ashiq Hussain Qureshi served with courage, dedication and commitment, adding that his sacrifice in the line of duty would always be remembered.
Expressing condolences to the bereaved family, Raja conveyed his sympathies and prayed for eternal peace to the departed soul and strength to the family to bear the loss.
Calling for a united stand against terrorism, Raja urged all sections of society to reject violence and support efforts aimed at maintaining peace and stability in Jammu and Kashmir.
He said the people of Jammu and Kashmir had endured decades of violence and expressed hope that collective efforts by society would help defeat extremism and strengthen peace in the region.
