CM Omar terms Anantnag terror strike ‘cowardly’

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday expressed deep grief over the death of Head Constable Ashiq Hussain of the IRP 3rd Battalion, who was killed in a terrorist attack in Anantnag district of South Kashmir.

In a post on X, the Chief Minister termed the incident a “cowardly terror attack” and offered his unequivocal condemnation.

“Deeply saddened by the death in the line of duty of Head Constable Ashiq Hussain of IRP 3rd Battalion J&K Police. He made the ultimate sacrifice in a cowardly terror attack in Anantnag area of South Kashmir. I unequivocally condemn this attack & send my heartfelt condolences to the members of his family. May Allah grant him the highest place in Jannat,” CM Omar said on the microblogging platform.